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British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault

Headline from France 24 · First reported Nov 5, 4:01 AM ET () · Updated Nov 5, 11:46 AM ET · 19 sources, 20 articles

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A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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NPRLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 11:15 AM ET

Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

New York TimesLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 11:02 AM ET

Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”

The GuardianLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 10:27 AM ET

Misogyny and sexism of Russell Brand case have not gone away, TV insiders say

Concerns remain that media industry is still failing to confront troubling behaviour • The downfall of Russell Brand: from Big Brother and Hollywood to convicted rapist Even within the culture of casual misogyny and sexism that pervaded the TV world in the mid-noughties, Naomi Harvey and her…

South China Morning PostLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 5, 9:54 AM ET

British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction

Russell Brand was convicted on Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a…

Al JazeeraLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 5, 9:43 AM ET

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court

British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty/not guilty of several charges of rape and sexual assault by a London court.

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Jerusalem PostRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 5, 11:46 AM ET

Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.

Daily MailRightMostly Factual·Nov 5, 11:36 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, 11:18 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.

Daily CallerRightMixed·Nov 5, 9:47 AM ET

Russell Brand Convicted Of Rape

A prosecutor described Brand as a ‘sexual predator’

BreitbartRightMixed·Nov 5, 9:36 AM ET

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

Comedian and Hollywood actor Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault Thursday morning as his weeks-long trial concluded. The post Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault appeared first on Breitbart .

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 London jury on Thursday convicted comedian Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in relation to a string of attacks that the celebrity argued were all consensual during a promiscuous episode of his life more than a decade 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…

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