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A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.
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BBC News52m ago
Brand - who faced seven charges in total - is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length". He also faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
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The Guardian52m ago
Judge says actor and comedian faces ‘significant custodial term’ after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting three…
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The New York Times1h ago
The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”
OriginalComedian and actor Russell Brand displayed no emotion other than to close his eyes as he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault today - he faces sentencing on…
OriginalProsecutors are assessing whether to bring further charges against the disgraced comedian, with the Met saying its investigation ‘remains ongoing’
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BBC News1h ago
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
OriginalBrand was taken into custody after he was convicted by a London jury of one count of rape and three sexual assaults, and was told by the judge he faces a “significant” prison term.
OriginalBrand was taken into custody after he was convicted by a London jury of one count of rape and three sexual assaults, and was told by the judge he faces a “significant” prison term.
OriginalBrand is set to be sentenced on Monday
OriginalA judge has told Russell Brand he faces a lengthy prison term after being convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults involving four women.
OriginalBrand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his London criminal trial Wednesday. He faces a “significant” prison sentence.
OriginalHe had faced seven charges, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women. He had denied all the…
OriginalThe Metropolitan Police has confirmed that investigations are ongoing into both…
OriginalThe jury delivered the verdict on Thursday afternoon
OriginalThe comedian and actor's trial lasted nearly four weeks
OriginalThe maximum sentence for rape is life in prison, but custodial punishments vary…
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Al Jazeera2h ago
British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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CNN2h ago
British actor, comedian and media personality Russell Brand faces a lengthy prison sentence after he was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of raping a young fan and sexually assaulting three women.
OriginalBritish comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and multiple sexual assaults in London court, facing potential prison.
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Breitbart3h ago
Comedian and Hollywood actor Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault Thursday morning.
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BBC News3h ago
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
OriginalA London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
OriginalBrand, now 51, preyed on women he encountered while becoming one of Britain’s best-known stand-up comedians, a lauded TV and radio host, and a Hollywood movie…
OriginalThe jury returned their verdicts following a trial
OriginalThe former comedian was convicted by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
OriginalHis victims came to court to reveal how Brand had forced them into sexual activity.
OriginalThe judge said Brand will “obviously” face a custodial sentence.
OriginalBritish comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assault and told he faces jail.
OriginalRussell Brand, 51, who had a 'sense of entitlement' and used his 'influence, status and fame' to prey on women, has been accused of new rape allegations after two more women came forward to…
OriginalKRMG3h ago
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. A judge announced Thursday that Brand would receive a prison sentence. A prosecutor described him as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator.” Brand, 51, denied the charges and testified that he was obsessed with sex as a young man and once led a promiscuous life but had never forced anyone to do something against their will. Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two rape counts and attempted indecent assault.
OriginalRussell Brand has been found guilty of rape and on three counts of sexual assault in his trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
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Reuters3h ago
A judge has told Russell Brand he faces a lengthy prison term after being convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults involving four women.
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The New York Times3h ago
A judge has told Russell Brand he faces a lengthy prison term after being convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults involving four women.
OriginalRussell Brand has been found guilty of rape and on three counts of sexual assault in his trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
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BBC News3h ago
Brand - who faced seven charges in total - is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length". He also faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
OriginalActor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
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