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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Headline from CBS News · First reported Nov 5, 4:00 AM ET () · Updated Nov 5, 10:35 AM ET · 18 sources, 20 articles

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

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Daily MailRightMostly Factual·Nov 5, 10:35 AM ET

Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults - and faces further charges after being accused of raping two more women, including schoolgirl, 16

He had faced seven charges, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women. He had denied all the charges

CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 5, 10:33 AM ET

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.

New York PostRight-CenterMixed·Nov 5, 10:19 AM ET

Convicted rapist Russell Brand facing fresh allegations — including from girl who was just 16

Police in London confirmed they were looking into the rape claims of two other women against the 51-year-old convicted rapist.

Washington ExaminerRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 5, 10:10 AM ET

UK court convicts Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault

A British jury has convicted comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The defendant was being tried at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The jury deliberated for two days after the trial. Though the jurors returned a guilty verdict on Thursday, they…

Daily CallerRightMixed·Nov 5, 9:47 AM ET

Russell Brand Convicted Of Rape

A prosecutor described Brand as a ‘sexual predator’

NewsweekRightMostly Factual·Nov 5, 9:39 AM ET

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape

Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at his trial in London.

NewsNationRight-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 9:31 AM ET

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator.”

Washington TimesRight-CenterMixed·Nov 5, 9:28 AM ET

British jury convicts Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault

A British jury on Thursday convicted comedian Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in relation to incidents that occurred more than 20 years ago.

Fox NewsRightLow·Nov 5, 8:48 AM ET

Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a U.K. court on Thursday. He is expected to be sentenced on Monday.

The Daily WireRightMixed·Nov 5, 4:01 AM ET

Russell Brand Convicted Of Rape, Sexual Assault

A London jury on Thursday convicted British actor and comedian Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in connection with allegations dating back more than two decades. The 51-year-old was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. He was acquitted of…

Times of IndiaRight-CenterMixed·Nov 5, 4:00 AM ET

Russell Brand Trial: Jury weighs seven sexual offence charges; deliberations to resume Wednesday

Jury discussions are now underway regarding comedian Russell Brand's sexual offences trial at Southwark Crown Court. Faced with multiple charges from six women about occurrences between 1999 and 2009, the prosecution argues that Brand leveraged his celebrity status for sexual manipulation. In his…