Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults; sentencing set for Monday
A London jury convicted Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday. He was acquitted of two other rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault, and was taken into custody ahead of sentencing Monday. The story trended on Bluesky.
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The verdict
The Daily Wire, The Blaze and The Hill reported the verdict at Southwark Crown Court after a weeks-long trial. The jury deliberated for more than eight hours over two days.
The convictions involved four women in allegations dating from 1999 to 2009. Brand, 51, denied all charges and testified that the encounters were consensual. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faced a significant prison term and denied bail before Monday’s sentencing.
Additional allegations
ODT reported that Brand remains under investigation over two additional allegations. That is a continuing investigation, not additional convictions.
Why this matters
The jury delivered a mixed verdict on seven counts. Brand maintains his denial, while sentencing Monday will determine the immediate legal consequence.