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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
The jury found the comedian guilty on four charges after hearing evidence from six women, and the judge warned he faces a lengthy prison term.
- 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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The actor kept a face "without emotions" when he heard the verdict, but repeated "I'm fine" to the legal team. Prison sentence considered "obvious" by the judge, but sentence will only be known Monday.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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LONDON. Uninhibitedness was portrayed as genius and sexual complacency as charisma. Now Russell Brand faces prison after being convicted on Thursday of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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Russell Brand in prison after being found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults.
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