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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The Guardian Culture's headline. Reported by The Guardian Culture, Variety, Deadline, The New York Times, BBC News World, The Guardian World and 20 more.

What the sources say, in brief

According to multiple outlets, a London jury at Southwark Crown Court found Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The Guardian and Al Jazeera reported the verdicts followed a trial involving allegations from several women. Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault, Variety and The Globe and Mail reported. Fox News and The Wall Street Journal reported he is expected to be sentenced on Monday. The New York Times reported the judge said he would face significant custodial time. Sources differ on the dates of the alleged offences, with some citing 1999 to 2009 and others 2005 to 2009.

Sources differ: The Portugal News and Arise News give the offence period as 1999 to 2009, while Le Monde in English and Euronews give 2005 to 2009.

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  1. The Guardian Culture United Kingdom Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Judge says actor and comedian faces ‘significant custodial term’ after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting three others Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others over the course of five years of his showbusiness career. Brand, 51, was des 5 Nov · Tier 1
  2. Variety United States Russell Brand Found Guilty of One Count of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault Russell Brand, the former actor and comedian, was convicted Wednesday on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape in his London criminal trial. He was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan informed Brand that “obviously 5 Nov · Tier 2
  3. Deadline United States Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape. After two days of deliberations, the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court delivered a verdict on all counts, finding the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was found not guilty on two other 5 Nov · Tier 2
  4. The New York Times United States Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault The judge said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.” 5 Nov · Tier 2
  5. BBC News World United Kingdom Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded. 5 Nov · Tier 2
  6. The Guardian World United Kingdom Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Jury returns guilty verdicts after three-and-a-half week trial in which the former comedian denied allegations spanning 10 years Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others over the course of five years of his showbusiness career. Brand, 51, was describ 5 Nov · Tier 2
  7. Rolling Stone United States Russell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial Actor-comedian faced seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, from six women 5 Nov · Tier 2
  8. The Hollywood Reporter United States Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial The Southwark Crown Court proceeding, which dominated the British press for over a month, has come to a close with a jury condemning the actor-comedian and a judge denying him bail. 5 Nov · Tier 2
  9. France 24 France British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. 5 Nov · Tier 2
  10. The Guardian UK United Kingdom Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Jury returns guilty verdicts after three-and-a-half week trial in which the former comedian denied allegations spanning 10 years Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others over the course of five years of his showbusiness career. Brand, 51, was describ 5 Nov · Tier 2
  11. The Japan Times Japan Russell Brand guilty of rape and three sexual assaults The comedian also faces a further accusation of raping two more women, including a 16-year-old, and could face further criminal charges. 6 Nov · Tier 2
  12. The Wall Street Journal World United States Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault Charges The verdict follows a four-week trial in London; the sentencing will occur on Monday. 5 Nov · Tier 2
  13. Le Monde in English France Russell Brand found guilty of rape, three sexual assaults Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations, including a radio station, the set of a DVD recording and Brand's home address. 5 Nov · Tier 2
  14. Al Jazeera English Qatar 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. 5 Nov · Tier 2
  15. ABC News (US) United States Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial Brand, 51, had denied the charges, pleading not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  16. The Globe and Mail Canada Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault He was convicted in a London court of one count of rape and three sexual assaults and was acquitted of two other rapes and an attempted indecent assault 5 Nov · Tier 3
  17. The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Russell Brand found guilty in UK court British actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault 5 Nov · Tier 3
  18. Fox News United States 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. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  19. The Portugal News Portugal Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, relating to offences allegedly committed between 1999 and 2009. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  20. The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Comedian Russell Brand found guilty in rape, assault case by UK court British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a London court, following a trial involving allegations from six women. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  21. Euronews France 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. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  22. CBS News United States 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. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  23. CBS News United States Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports. 5 Nov · Tier 3
  24. TVC News Nigeria British Comedian Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a London court, following a trial involving allegations from six women. According to Al Jazeera, a jury at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday convicted the 51-year-old of one count of rape and 5 Nov · Tier 3
  25. NDTV India UK Comedian Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape, Sexual Assault Russell Brand said the criminal case had a devastating impact on his life and family. (File) 5 Nov · Tier 3
  26. Arise News Nigeria UK Court Convicts Russell Brand Of Rape, Three Sexual Assaults Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults linked to incidents between 1999 and 2009. 6 Nov · Tier 3

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