Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
The jury acquitted him of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault, and the judge said a prison sentence will follow.
- On Thursday, November 5, 2026, a London jury convicted Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
- A 2023 joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches triggered the Metropolitan Police to launch Operation Actinolite, gathering evidence from more than 100 witnesses regarding incidents spanning 1999 to 2009.
- Prosecutor David Roberts described Brand as a "ruthless, sexual predator," while defense barrister Ian Winter argued the encounters were consensual; six complainants testified about incidents at workplaces, residences, and backstage areas.
- Warning of a "significant custodial term," Justice Bennathan ordered Brand immediately remanded into custody; he will remain detained until his sentencing hearing scheduled for Monday, November 9.
- Police are investigating additional rape allegations involving two women, including a 16-year-old girl, with prosecutors considering whether to pursue further charges that could result in a second trial.
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After a very media trial that has lasted four weeks, a magistrate from London has ordered the pretrial detention of the performer and comedian Actor Russell Brand is charged with two more sexual offences by an English court A magistrate from London ordered on Thursday the pretrial detention of the British actor and comedian Russell Brand after being convicted of a crime of rape and three other charges of sexual assault throughout his career, at …
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