Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Three Sexual Assaults by London Jury
A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found British actor and comedian Russell Brand, 51, guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women between 2005 and 2009. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault charge. The judge remanded Brand in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday, saying a significant custodial term will result. Police said Brand is being investigated over rape allegations from two more women.
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Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial
A London jury found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault on Thursday, according to The Washington Post. Brand is known for film roles including "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him to the Greek." The verdict was reported alongside coverage from other outlets noting that the actor is being investigated over additional rape allegations and that interrogation footage has been released as he potentially faces fresh charges. The report did not specify sentencing details or further court proceedings.
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A London jury at Southwark Crown Court found British comedian Russell Brand guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults involving four women between 2005 and 2009, at locations including a radio station, a DVD recording set, and his home. Brand, 51, was cleared of two rapes and one count of attempted indecent assault. Judge Joel Bennathan said he faces a 'significant custodial term,' remanded him in custody, and refused bail ahead of sentencing on Monday; the maximum UK sentence for rape is life imprisonment. Brand's wife Laura watched from the public gallery. The Metropolitan Police praised the women's 'extraordinary courage,' with Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy saying Brand 'used his influence, status and fame to exploit and sexually offend against women.' Prosecutor David Roberts called his behavior 'predatory.' Brand reportedly faces further accusations, including involving a 16-year-old, not part of this trial.
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A London jury at Southwark Crown Court found British actor and former comedian Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The charges stemmed from an incident involving a 21-year-old female fan after a theater performance in London. Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and two additional sexual assault allegations. The judge indicated Brand should expect a prison sentence and ordered him into custody, with sentencing scheduled for the following Monday. Throughout the multi-week trial, Brand denied all allegations, while prosecutors characterized him as ruthless, calculating, and manipulative, accusing him of exploiting his fame for sexual contacts. Brand's wife testified in his defense. The 51-year-old, formerly married to Katy Perry, rose to fame through stand-up comedy and roles in films such as 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall.'
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Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Three Sexual Assaults, Remanded in Custody
A UK court has found comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, the BBC reports. Brand, 51, faced seven charges dating from 1999 to 2009 involving six women, who are entitled to lifelong anonymity. He was found not guilty on three counts, including the 1999 rape of a woman at a Bournemouth hotel during the Labour Party conference, an attempted indecent assault in 2001, and an oral rape allegation at a London bar. The judge said a custodial sentence of some length will result, and Brand has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday. The Crown Prosecution Service called him "predatory" and said he used his celebrity status to commit sexual crimes. It can now be reported that Brand is being investigated over further rape allegations made by two women.
Read sourceRussell Brand investigated over two new rape complaints after guilty verdicts
Russell Brand is being investigated over rape allegations made by two more women, it can now be reported, after a jury at Southwark Crown Court found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a three-week trial. He was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. Det Supt Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police, who led Operation Actinolite, said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts and that more women would likely come forward. Police took more than 340 witness statements during the three-year investigation, which faced challenges because the allegations were non-recent, dating back as far as 27 years, leaving no CCTV or forensic evidence. Brand, 51, described in court as "ruthless" and a "sexual predator", denied the allegations and gave prepared statements in police interviews.
Read sourceRussell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault by London Jury
A London jury at Southwark Crown Court found actor and former comedian Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The court heard that Brand assaulted a then-21-year-old female fan after a theater performance in London. He was acquitted of two additional rape allegations and two alleged sexual assaults. The judge indicated Brand should expect a prison sentence and ordered him into custody, with sentencing scheduled for the following Monday. Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones described Brand as ruthless, calculating, and manipulative, arguing he exploited his growing fame to pursue sexual encounters without regard for the women's feelings. Brand, who had consistently denied the allegations, showed little reaction as the verdict was read. His wife, Laura, testified in his defense. Brand rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and BBC and MTV presenter before appearing in films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
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