# ‘I watched Russell Brand in court and noticed something strange about his appearance’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-watched-russell-brand-in-court-and-noticed-something-strange-about-his-appearance/
- Published: 2026-11-08T11:22:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T12:26:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Express (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2264324/russell-brand-trial-strange-guilty
- Topics: Offbeat, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
- He was acquitted on three other counts.
- Two further allegations are under investigation.

## Summary

Russell Brand was convicted of raping a 21-year-old fan and sexually assaulting three other women, after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. Journalist Camilla Long described him as a “strange and lonely” figure in the dock and said observing the proceedings was among the most disturbing experiences of her life.

Long wrote that Brand’s courtroom language appeared to echo the seductive persona associated with his public image. Brand denied the charges, while his defence argued the accusations were fabricated; he was acquitted of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing, and two further allegations are under investigation.

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