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Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults dating from 2004 to 2009
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New details have emerged about the four offences for which Russell Brand was convicted, including the account of a fan who said he raped her after a 2009 concert. Brand was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday, while prosecutors are seeking further charges over allegations involving two other women.
The convictions concern the rape of a 21-year-old fan in 2009 and sexual assaults on an MTV worker in 2004, a Capital Radio worker in 2005 and a Channel 4 employee in 2009. After eight and a half hours of deliberation, jurors cleared Brand of three other charges. He denies the allegations; his wife attended the trial, and the judge refused his request for bail before sentencing.
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In short
- New details describe the 2009 rape conviction.
- Brand was remanded ahead of Monday’s sentencing.
- Prosecutors are seeking further charges over two allegations.
How this story developed
- 37 minutes ago Russell Brand was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, offences committed between 2004 and 2009.
- 42 minutes ago New details have emerged about the four offences for which Russell Brand was convicted, including the account of a fan who said he raped her after a 2009 concert.
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- Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultBBC Entertainment
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- Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults dating from 2004 to 2009Daily Mail
- Russell Brand to have 'torrid time in jail' amid guilty rape verdict: 'He's facing a long sentence!'GB News
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Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian, actor and broadcaster who became widely known through television, radio and stand-up comedy. The case concerns allegations of sexual offences reported to have taken place between 2004 and 2009, when the women involved worked in media or attended one of his shows.
The case was brought by prosecutors, who presented evidence to a jury in a criminal trial. In England and Wales, jurors decide whether the prosecution has proved each charge beyond reasonable doubt; a conviction can lead to a prison sentence, which the judge determines. Further allegations may be considered separately and do not form part of the convictions described here.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “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”.