Russell Brand faces ‘significant’ prison term for rape and sexual assault

The Guardian · Emine Sinmaz · 2026-11-05 17:03 UTC

Actor and comedian, 51, found guilty of raping a woman and assaulting three others

Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women, ending a years-long legal saga that has raised questions about how he was able to commit his crimes at the height of his fame.

Brand, 51, was described during his trial as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator. He was convicted of raping a woman at his luxury London townhouse and of sexually assaulting women in front of his entourage at their workplaces, at a radio station and TV studio.

The Hollywood actor turned online influencer was accused of gaslighting his victims after the attacks, and treating women as a “disposable commodity” and a “means to an end” to satisfy his voracious sexual appetite.

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