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British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults

Headline from France 24 · First reported Nov 5, 9:26 AM ET () · Updated Nov 6, 7:00 PM ET · 12 sources, 13 articles

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British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday, November 5, found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by a London jury, including a 16-year-old girl. He now faces "significant" prison time, according to the judge.

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The GuardianLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 6, 7:00 PM ET

Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women

Met police chief says ‘many more’ victims could come forward, as actor and comedian awaits sentencing Police are bracing themselves for more victims of Russell Brand to come forward, with at least 10 more women suspected of having been attacked by the disgraced star. Brand, 51, will be sentenced on…

Washington PostLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 6, 11:35 AM ET

London police say there could be ‘many more’ potential Russell Brand victims

London’s Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said police were investigating “two more rape allegations” against the actor and comedian.

EuronewsLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 5, 12:42 PM ET

British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by London jury

Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences, one rape and three sexual assaults, involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations.

NPRLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 11:15 AM ET

From comedian to convicted rapist: What to know about Russell Brand

On Monday Brand will learn his sentence, which a judge has warned will likely be 'significant.' It comes after a London jury found him guilty this week on multiple counts of sexual assault and one count of rape.

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 9:26 AM ET

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Six women alleged that the British comedian had sexually assaulted them at his home, in hotels and public bathrooms. Brand has denied all claims.

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