Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
The jury heard evidence from six women and convicted Brand on four counts after a four-week trial, while clearing him of three other charges.
- 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 convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault in UK trial
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 51-year-old was convicted Thursday after a jury deliberated The post Russell Brand convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault in UK trial appeared first on KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX.
LONDON — Russell Brand, the risque comic who bagged for years of his sexual exploits, was convicted Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others on complaints dating back years. The British actor-comedian faces a “significant” prison term when he is sentenced Monday, Judge Joel Bennathan said. Brand had been free, but he was taken into custody after the judge rejected a bail request to let him see his kids because of the pos…
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