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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Actor and comedian Russell Brand was found guilty in London of raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three other women, with a judge ordering him to be remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday.
- Brand was acquitted of two rape charges and one attempted indecent assault charge but convicted of multiple offenses including grabbing a woman's breasts at a party, sexual assault at a radio station, and rape at his home.
- The allegations span a decade from 1999 to 2009 and were brought forward by six women, some of whom only reported the assaults after a 2023 documentary highlighted anonymous accusations against Brand.
- During the trial, Brand denied all charges, claiming his past promiscuity was consensual and suggesting the accusations were a coordinated attack linked to his rising online influence and political commentary.
- London's Metropolitan Police praised the courage of the victims and emphasized that Brand abused his fame to exploit women, while Brand's father expressed shock and disbelief at the verdict.
