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Russell Brand convicted of rape
First reported Oct 31, 4:00 AM ET · Latest Nov 5, 11:15 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 11:31 AM ET
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Where things stand
Russell Brand was found guilty of rape, with a judge ordering a prison sentence, according to NPR.
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No further court dates have been announced.
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- Reported Russell Brand was convicted of rape. Is this wrong?
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- “Russell Brand is convicted of rape” — NPR
- Reported A judge said Russell Brand will receive a prison term. Is this wrong?
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- “judge says he'll get a prison term” — NPR
- Reported Russell Brand denied the charges, saying he never forced anyone. Is this wrong?
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- “Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone” — NPR
- Reported He faces three charges of rape. Is this wrong?
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- “faces three charges of rape” — The Guardian
- “three of sexual assault” — The Guardian
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Timeline
What changed: The trial, which began in October and involved testimony from Brand and his wife, featured three rape counts, three sexual‑assault counts and one attempted indecent‑assault count against six women, as detailed by The Guardian.
How this story developed
- New Russell Brand was convicted of rape. A judge said Russell Brand will receive a prison term. Russell Brand denied the charges, saying he never forced anyone. He faces three charges of rape.
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- Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term — NPR
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.
- Florid language and long silences: five things we learned from week three of Russell Brand’s rape trial — The Guardian
The former comedian and his wife gave evidence in the case in which he denies all charges against him Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark crown court began with widespread media coverage on 12 October. The former comedian and presenter faces three charges of…
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The case was heard at Southwark Crown Court and covered a decade of alleged incidents dating back to 1999. Brand has consistently denied all accusations.
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