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 13 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Variety, Deadline, ABC News, The Guardian and several other outlets, Russell Brand was found guilty at London's Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Outlets including Variety, Deadline and The Globe and Mail reported he was found not guilty of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault. The Guardian reported the judge said Brand faces a significant custodial term. Fox News and The Wall Street Journal reported sentencing is expected on Monday. The story is developing.
Key points
- Variety reported Brand was convicted on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape at his London criminal trial.
- Deadline reported a jury at London's Southwark Crown Court returned verdicts after two days of deliberations.
- The New York Times reported the judge said Brand would be sentenced to significant custodial time.
- Fox News reported Brand is expected to be sentenced on Monday.
- Rolling Stone reported Brand faced seven charges from six women.
What we know
- Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, according to multiple outlets including Variety and France 24.
- Variety and The Globe and Mail reported he was found not guilty of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault.
- Fox News and The Wall Street Journal reported sentencing is expected on Monday.
- The New York Times and The Guardian reported the judge said Brand faces a significant custodial term.
What happens next
- Fox News reported Brand is expected to be sentenced on Monday.
Sources differ: The Wall Street Journal reported a four-week trial, while The Guardian reported a three-and-a-half week trial.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. According to Variety, Deadline, ABC News, The Guardian and several other outlets, Russell Brand was found guilty at London's Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Outlets including Variety, Deadline and The Globe and Mail reported he was found not guilty of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault. The Guardian reported the judge said Brand faces a significant custodial term. Fox News and The Wall Street Journal reported sentencing is expected on Monday. The story is developing. Covered by 19 publications. The Guardian Culture: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Variety: Russell Brand Found Guilty of One Count of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault. Deadline: Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape. The New York Times: Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault. BBC News World: Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault. The Guardian World: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Rolling Stone: Russell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial. France 24: British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault. The Guardian UK: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. The Wall Street Journal World: Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault Charges. Le Monde in English: Russell Brand found guilty of rape, three sexual assaults. Al Jazeera English: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court. ABC News (US): Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial. The Globe and Mail: Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. The Sydney Morning Herald: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Fox News: Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The Portugal News: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. CBS News: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault. CBS News: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Who is covering it
- 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 2 h ago · Tier 1
- 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 2 h ago · Tier 2
- 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 2 h ago · Tier 2
- 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.” 1 h ago · Tier 2
- BBC News World United Kingdom Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- 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 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Rolling Stone United States Russell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial Actor-comedian faced seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, from six women 2 h ago · Tier 2
- 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. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- 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 2 h ago · Tier 2
- 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. 48 min ago · Tier 2
- 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. 53 min ago · Tier 2
- 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. 1 h ago · Tier 2
- 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. 1 h ago · Tier 3
- 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 2 h ago · Tier 3
- The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Brand was convicted at London’s Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three sexual assaults, and acquitted on three other charges. 2 h ago · Tier 3
- 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. 2 h ago · Tier 3
- 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. 53 min ago · Tier 3
- 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. 30 min ago · Tier 3
- 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. 43 min ago · Tier 3
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