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Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
5 Nov
Summary
- Russell Brand convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults.
- The incidents occurred between 2004 and 2009.
- Prosecution stated Brand exploited his celebrity status predatorily.
Actor Russell Brand was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was, however, acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.
The conviction stems from incidents that took place between 2004 and 2009. Detectives began investigating Brand in September 2023 after allegations surfaced from a joint investigation by The U.K. Times, The Sunday Times, and Channel 4.
Following the verdict, a representative for the Crown Prosecution Service stated that Brand engaged in "abuse of power and sexual greed." The prosecution further detailed that Brand was predatory and exploited his celebrity status, acting as a manipulator with an insatiable desire to get what he wanted regardless of consent.
Brand, 51, was remanded into custody and is awaiting sentencing on Monday. He appeared to show little emotion after the verdict was delivered. The prosecution commended the courage of the victims for coming forward to bring the sexual abuser to justice.
