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<p>Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and star of several Hollywood movies, faces a lengthy jail term after being convicted in a London court on Thursday of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three more.</p> <p>Prosecutors said Brand, the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry, was obsessed with sex and used

After Russell Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault this afternoon, his lawyer is reported to have laid into a journalist who helped bring allegations against Brand to light. Numerous publications reported that Ian Winter KC launched a tirade at Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin outside Southwark […]

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

Following Russell Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault, Evelyn O'Rourke looks back at his rise to fame and the role television played in both his career and the exposure of allegations against him.

<p>Brittiske komikern och skådespelaren fälls även för tre fall av sexuella övergrepp.</p>

Actorul britanic Russell Brand a fost găsit vinovat, joi, de un tribunal din Londra, la acuzaţiile de viol şi agresiune sexuală şi a fost informat că riscă o pedeapsă lungă de închisoare, informează Reuters.

Brand and his wife continued to record a Christian podcast during trial, detailing their thoughts on faith and justice

Brand, 51, denied the charges and testified that he was obsessed with sex as a young man and once led a promiscuous life but had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

Russell Brand, 51 ans, sera fixé sur sa peine lundi, mais le juge l’a prévenu qu’il serait condamné à une «importante peine d’emprisonnement». Il a été placé en détention provisoire.

Actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.

Prosecutors labeled Brand a sexual predator. He was charged in sexual assault cases spanning from 1999 to 2009.

The verdict follows a four-week trial in London; the sentencing will occur on Monday.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/d465f9.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Der Schauspieler war wegen Vorwürfen sexueller Gewalt vor Gericht. Er wurde in mehreren Punkten für schuldig befunden.

Russell Brand steht eine Gefängnisstrafe bevor. Der Comedian wurde in London wegen Vergewaltigung und sexueller Nötigung schuldig gesprochen.

Tuomioistuin totesi, että mediahahmoa odottaa vankeusrangaistus.

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

The comedian, actor and YouTuber has had ups and downs throughout a tumultuous career. A conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault was a new low.

Der britische Ex-Comedian und Schauspieler Russell Brand ist am Donnerstag wegen Vergewaltigung und sexueller Nötigung verurteilt worden. Vier Frauen hatten vor dem Londoner Gericht zuvor die Vorwürfe, die der 51-jährige Brand vehement bestritt, dargelegt. Die Staatsanwaltschaft sah in ihm einen „skrupellosen“ und „manipulativen“ Straftäter. Das Strafmaß sol

De Britse komiek Russell Brand is schuldig bevonden aan verkrachting en aanranding. Dat heeft de rechtbank in Londen zojuist geoordeeld. Het gaat om één geval van verkrachting en drie gevallen van seksuele aanranding. Naar verwachting wacht Brand een gevangenisstraf, maandag doet de rechter uitspraak. Hij is in voorlopige hechtenis genomen. De 51-jarige Bran

Riconosciuto colpevole dalla giuria a Londra per alcune delle accuse contestate

O comediante é culpado de uma acusação de violação e três de agressão sexual, mas foi absolvido de outras três acusações. Aguarda a sentença em prisão preventiva.

The entertainer built a career on fame, provocation and anti-establishment appeal before his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges

Sechs Frauen werfen Russell Brand vor, sie sexuell angegriffen und teilweise vergewaltigt zu haben. Ein Gericht sprach den Schauspieler in mehreren Punkten schuldig.

British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/dxCxeQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/11/05/556dd0fe-6f72-4181-b0c4-3e1082ef4ee1.jpg">Der Brite wurde in U-Haft genommen. Das Strafmaß wird am Montag verkündet, ihm droht eine lange Haftstrafe

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Brandin tuomio luetaan maanantaina.

Brand, 51, had denied the charges, pleading not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.

O ator e comediante britânico Russell Brand chega ao Tribunal da Coroa de Southwark, onde será julgado por acusações de estupro e agressão sexual contra seis mulheres, acusações que ele nega, em Londres, Grã-Bretanha, em 12 de outubro de 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay O comediante e ator britânico Russell Brand, de 51 anos, foi considerado culpado de estupro e a

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The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”

A jury in London found the actor and YouTuber guilty of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. He was cleared of three other charges.

The Southwark Crown Court proceeding, which dominated the British press for over a month, has come to a close with a jury condemning the actor-comedian and a judge denying him bail.

Russell Brand is door een jury schuldig bevonden aan de verkrachting van een vrouw in 2009 en meerdere aanrandingen. De Britse komiek kan een gevangenisstraf verwachten. Hij is vrijgesproken van twee andere aanklachten van verkrachting.

Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.

Former comedian will be sentenced on Monday and faces ‘significant custodial term’

Russell Brand fälls för ett fall av våldtäkt och tre fall av sexuella övergrepp. Enligt domaren kommer det innebära ett ”betydande fängelsestraff” för komikern och skådespelaren, rapporterar Sky News.

Russell Brand, the former actor and comedian, was convicted Thursday on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape in his London criminal trial. He was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault. The judge, Mr Justice Bennathan, informed Brand that “obviously a custodial sentence […]

Etter tre uker med rettsforhandlinger kom juryen torsdag med sin avgjørelse i saken mot den britiske komikeren Russell Brand (51).

Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape. After two days of deliberations, the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court delivered a verdict on seven sexual offense charges, finding the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was found not guilty on two other counts […]

Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape. After two days of deliberations, the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court delivered a verdict on all counts, finding the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was found not guilty on two other counts of rape […]

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After three weeks of argument and evidence, Judge Joel Bennathan told the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court that they must reach a unanimous decision.

LONDON (AP) — Jurors began considering their verdicts on Tuesday in the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape and sexual assault.

The jury in the Russell Brand rape trial begins its deliberations in London after more than three weeks of evidence. Here is what the jurors will be weighing up.

Russell Brand’s rape trial has concluded and the jury has begun deliberations on a verdict. After more than three weeks of evidence, the jury will now consider whether to convict or acquit Brand of seven charges: three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault. The latter was […]

The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.

Die neuesten Meldungen aus dem Feuilleton.

Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor Todd Russell has announced he is leaving hospital treatment and will "see out his days" at home surrounded by his family, amid a battle with his health.

Forsvareren til den voldtektstiltalte komikeren Russell Brand (51) gikk mandag hardt ut mot mediene i sin avslutningsprosedyre.

George Russell says the way his season "unravelled" while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli marched to the title have been "tough to deal with".

George Russell heeft maandag voor het eerst gereageerd op de wereldtitel van Kimi Antonelli. De Brit spreekt zijn waardering uit voor zijn Mercedes-teamgenoot. Tegelijkertijd blikt hij terug op zijn eigen seizoen, dat veelbelovend begon en uitmondde in een aaneenschakeling van teleurstellingen.

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".

The trial is now entering its closing stages, with the jury set to deliberate on three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault, all of which Brand denies.

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