Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape
Newsweek · Matthew Robinson, Alia Shoaib, Joshua Rhett Miller ·
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at his trial in London.
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial in London.
Speaking at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, Judge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he faced a "significant custodial term." Sentencing is expected to take place on Monday.
"You've been convicted of a number of offenses including rape," the judge said. "The consequence of that is inevitably a significant custodial term. My current view is that I therefore have to remand you into custody."
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