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Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in British Court

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Guardian Crime left
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 showbiz career. Brand, 51, was described during his trial as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator who raped women in a hotel room, in a bar toilet and at his luxury London townhouse. He also sexually assaulted women in front
The New York Times left
Breaking News: Russell Brand, the former comedy star, was found guilty in London of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. nyti.ms/4z6pRdk
The Washington Post left
Russell Brand, the British actor and comedian, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a London jury on Thursday.
CNN left
British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in UK trial. https://cnn.it/3WL0Jer
CBS Crime left
Russell Brand, 51, was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
Yahoo News UK left
‘Vile predator’: Celebrity comments about Russell Brand resurface after rape conviction

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Bloomberg News center
Comedian and actor Russell Brand is facing prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women
The Hill center
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
Page Six center
Russell Brand guilty of rape: All the heinous allegations, charges made against disgraced comedian
Entertainment Weekly center
Russell Brand reacts after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Consequence of Sound center
Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in British Court

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The Wall Street Journal right
British actor and comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
New York Post right
Convicted rapist Russell Brand facing fresh allegations — including from girl who was just 16
GB News right
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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