Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:21 · Archive

Comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. The jury deliberated for eight and a half hours before reaching verdicts on Thursday, November 5.

The convictions relate to incidents spanning Brand's showbiz career. He was found guilty of raping a fan he met at a 2009 stand-up show at the Hammersmith Apollo. He was also convicted of kissing and groping a Capital Radio worker after encountering her in a corridor in 2005, groping an MTV worker during a party at a Soho bar in 2004, and sexually assaulting a Channel 4 worker in 2009 when she was forced to give him a massage.

The jury cleared Brand of two counts of rape and one charge of attempted indecent assault. During the hearing, the judge indicated Brand would receive a 'significant custodial term'. Brand showed no emotion as verdicts were delivered but told his wife, Laura Gallacher, 'I love you' after entering the dock.

Brand will be sentenced on Monday, November 9.

How it is being reported

• Russell Brand found guilty of rape - what the judge said and when he'll be sentencedRussell Brand will be sentenced on Monday (November 9)LancsLive · 5 Nov, 15:22
• 'Significant custodial term' Russell Brand found guilty in rape and sexual assault trial | National newsBreaking: In national news, Russell Brand has been on trial on sexual assault charges and the verdicts are now in.Chorley Guardian · 5 Nov, 14:32

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