Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in London court
Summary
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty by a London jury on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, and was cleared of three other charges, according to The New York Times. The Guardian reports that Brand, 51, was convicted of raping a woman at his London townhouse and of sexually assaulting women at their workplaces, including a radio station and a TV studio, and that he was described during the trial as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator. RTÉ reports that the rape victim was one of his fans and that Brand faces years in prison. The judge said Brand faces 'significant custodial time', and the Sydney Morning Herald reports that he was refused bail. NDTV reports that Brand said the criminal case had a devastating impact on his life and family.
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RTÉ
Source ↗RTÉ reports that Brand was found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career, and that he faces years in prison.
The Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times reports that Brand was found guilty by a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assaults, and was told he faces a lengthy jail sentence.
The New York Times
Source ↗The New York Times reports that a London jury found Brand guilty of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, and cleared him of three other charges.
France 24
Source ↗France 24 reports that a London jury on Thursday convicted Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
ABC
Source ↗ABC reports in a breaking alert that Brand faces a significant jail sentence after being found guilty in a London court of rape and sexual assault.
CBS News
Source ↗CBS News reports that Brand, 51, was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
The New York Times
Source ↗The New York Times reports that the judge said Brand would be sentenced to 'significant custodial time'.
NDTV
Source ↗NDTV reports that Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault, and that he said the criminal case had a devastating impact on his life and family.
Hindustan Times
Source ↗Hindustan Times reports that Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in London and faces a possible lengthy jail sentence after being denied bail.
Los Angeles Times
Source ↗The Los Angeles Times reports that Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges in a London courtroom on Thursday, years after a damning investigation by British media.
The Guardian
Source ↗The Guardian reports that Brand, 51, was found guilty of raping a woman and assaulting three others, and was described during the trial as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator.
Sydney Morning Herald
Source ↗The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Brand's defence lawyer took aim at the journalist who investigated the allegations, and that Brand was refused bail after his conviction.
Financial Times
Source ↗The Financial Times reports that the verdict on four counts marks the dramatic downfall of the comedian-turned-online polemicist.
Sydney Morning Herald
Source ↗The Sydney Morning Herald reports in a second story that British actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
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