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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults; actor being investigated over more rape allegations
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty by a London jury of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, out of seven charges including attempted indecent assault and additional rape allegations.
- The convictions stem from incidents between 1999 and 2009 involving six women who came forward following a 2023 TV documentary and press reports; Brand was acquitted of two rape charges and one attempted indecent assault.
- Brand denied all charges, claiming any sexual encounters were consensual and stating he does not recall meeting the complainants, but he was remanded in custody and faces a lengthy prison sentence scheduled for November 9.
- The Metropolitan Police highlighted the courage of the victims and emphasized that Brand exploited his fame to commit offenses, while Brand’s father expressed shock and disbelief at the verdict.
- Additional rape allegations from two other women are under investigation, though Brand has not been charged in relation to these new claims.
