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Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults
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The latest update is that Russell Brand is also under investigation over two further rape allegations, with police files on both complainants sent to prosecutors. Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults after a four-week trial, and the judge said he faces a significant prison term.
The convictions relate to four women and offences between 2004 and 2009; Brand was cleared of two rape charges and one attempted indecent assault. He denied the charges, saying some encounters were consensual, and was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday.
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In short
- Police have sent files on two further rape allegations to prosecutors.
- Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults.
- Sentencing is due on Monday.
How this story developed
- 3 minutes ago Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and three sexual assaults after a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. The judge said the offences would inevitably mean a significant prison term and remanded Brand in custody; sentencing is due on Monday.
- 9 minutes ago The latest update is that Russell Brand is also under investigation over two further rape allegations, with police files on both complainants sent to prosecutors.
- 33 minutes ago Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others during a five-year period in his showbusiness career. The judge said the convictions would inevitably lead to a significant prison sentence, and that Brand would be remanded in custody.
- Daily Mail The wife who stood by Russell Brand's side: How 'mummy blogger' Laura Gallacher – and her golfer father Bernard – supported comedian during rape trial
- Fox News Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
- Variety Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial; Taken Into Custody
- The Hollywood Reporter Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial
- Deadline Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape & Sexual Assault
- Consequence Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in British Court
- Far Out Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges
- The Hill Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
- Al Jazeera Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
- New York Times Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
- New York Times The Verdict in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
- New York Post Russell Brand faces two more rape accusations after conviction: ‘Danger to women’
- New York Post Russell Brand found guilty of rape
- France 24 British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault
- Washington Examiner UK court convicts Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault
- The Daily Caller Russell Brand Convicted Of Rape
- The Guardian Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults
- Daily Mail Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults – and faces further charges after being accused of raping two more women, including schoolgirl, 16
Where outlets differ
Left-leaning outlets 4
- Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaultsThe Guardian
- Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK courtAl Jazeera
- Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual AssaultNew York Times
- The Verdict in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to KnowNew York Times
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Centre outlets 2
- Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultThe Hill
- British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assaultFrance 24
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Right-leaning outlets 7
- The wife who stood by Russell Brand's side: How 'mummy blogger' Laura Gallacher – and her golfer father Bernard – supported comedian during rape trialDaily Mail
- Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assaultFox News
- Russell Brand faces two more rape accusations after conviction: ‘Danger to women’New York Post
- Russell Brand found guilty of rapeNew York Post
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Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian, actor and broadcaster who became widely known through stand-up, television and film. In 2023, media reports brought allegations of sexual misconduct against him into public attention, prompting police investigations.
The case at Southwark Crown Court concerned allegations made by six women about events between 1999 and 2009. Brand denied the charges, and the trial examined the accounts and evidence presented to the jury. The case matters because it concerns serious criminal offences and questions of consent and accountability.
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- The GuardianLeftRussell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults
- Daily MailRightThe wife who stood by Russell Brand's side: How 'mummy blogger' Laura Gallacher – and her golfer father Bernard – supported comedian during rape trial
- Fox NewsRightRussell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
- VarietyRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial; Taken Into Custody
- The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial
- DeadlineRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape & Sexual Assault
- ConsequenceRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in British Court
- Far OutRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges
- The HillCentreRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
- Al JazeeraLeftRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
- New York TimesLeftRussell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
- New York TimesLeftThe Verdict in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
- New York PostRightRussell Brand faces two more rape accusations after conviction: ‘Danger to women’
- New York PostRightRussell Brand found guilty of rape
- France 24CentreBritish comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault
- Washington ExaminerRightUK court convicts Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault
- The Daily CallerRightRussell Brand Convicted Of Rape
- Daily MailRightRussell Brand is found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults – and faces further charges after being accused of raping two more women, including schoolgirl, 16
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault”.