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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- British actor-comedian Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault involving four women, with offenses dating back over 20 years, and faces a significant prison term at sentencing on Monday.
- The judge denied Brand bail due to flight risk, and he was taken into custody immediately after the verdict was delivered.
- Prosecutors described Brand as a manipulative "sexual predator" who exploited his fame, while Brand denied the charges, admitting to a promiscuous youth but denying any non-consensual acts.
- Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, but acquitted of two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault charge.
- The convictions stem from incidents between 1999 and 2009, including assaults at a London bar, radio station, comedy show, and during an advertisement recording; the jury deliberated over eight hours before reaching the verdict.
