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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
British comedian and actor Russell Brand, 51, has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Russell Brand, the 51-year-old British comedian and actor, has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. He was acquitted of two further rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. The offences related to six women and took place between 1999 and 2009. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a significant prison sentence, with sentencing scheduled for Monday. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Brand is also under investigation for two additional rape allegations, including one involving a 16-year-old girl, and that files have been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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