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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
- 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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Russell Brand Guilty Verdict Triggers Angry Reactions From Fans
Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a month-long trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London. The jury delivered the verdict on November 5, 2026, after roughly eight-and-a-half hours of deliberation on charges made by six women covering a ten-year period from 1999 to 2009. […] The post Russell Brand Guilty Verdict Triggers Angry Reactions From Fans first appeared on Celebrating The Soaps.
The verdict will be announced on November 9 in London.
The British stand-up comedian, actor and television host, Russell Brand, were found guilty of rape and three episodes of sexual harassment, as reported by the AP News portal.
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