Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

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English comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault linked to allegations dating back more than 20 years. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Judge says actor will receive prison sentence

The Associated Press

· Posted: Nov 05, 2026 9:30 AM EST | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago

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English comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison sentence. A British prosecutor said Brand was a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator."

Brand, 51, denied the charges and testified that he was obsessed with sex as a young man and once led a promiscuous life, but had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

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