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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
The jury convicted the 51-year-old comedian on four counts and acquitted him of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault.
- On Thursday, British actor Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a London jury at Southwark Crown Court.
- During the four-week trial in London, the 51-year-old actor faced three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.
- Prosecutors described Brand, who starred in the film 'Arthur', as a "ruthless, sexual predator" during the proceedings.
- The jury acquitted Brand of two additional rape counts and one attempted indecent assault charge, narrowing the conviction to four counts.
- Brand was informed by the court that he faces a prison sentence following the verdict delivered on Thursday.
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Kristeligt Dagblad
Kristeligt DagbladAccording to a British court, Russell Brand raped a woman back in 2009. He has been acquitted in two other cases.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Comedian and actor found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three counts of sexual assault
·London, United Kingdom
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