# Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-05T14:26:33+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/nov/05/russell-brand-found-guilty-rape-sexual-assault
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/russell-brand-found-guilty-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-e71efc/

Jury returns guilty verdicts after three-and-a-half week trial in which the former comedian denied allegations spanning 10 years Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others over the course of five years of his showbusiness career. Brand, 51, was described during his trial as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator. He was accused of ra

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