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Archived story · published November 5, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 5, 2026

Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial

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On November 5, 2026, a jury at Southwark Crown Court in London convicted 51-year-old comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The jury of eight men and four women deliberated for approximately eight hours before finding him not guilty on two other counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. The convictions relate to incidents occurring between 2004 and 2009. Justice Joel Bennathan denied Brand bail, remanding him into custody as a flight risk, and stated that a 'significant custodial term' is inevitable. Sentencing is scheduled for Monday, November 9. Following the verdict, it was revealed that the Metropolitan Police are investigating further allegations against Brand, including two additional rape complaints.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
  • The jury found Brand not guilty of two other counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault
  • The verdicts were delivered on Thursday at Southwark Crown Court
  • Justice Joel Bennathan remanded Brand into custody ahead of sentencing on Monday
  • The judge stated a significant custodial sentence is inevitable
  • The jury deliberated for more than eight hours
  • Brand is 51 years old

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  • The jury consisted of eight men and four women
  • One conviction involved a rape at Brand's home in 2009
  • Two convictions involved sexual assaults at workplaces, specifically a radio station and a TV studio
  • Brand is facing two additional rape accusations currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Police
  • One of the new complaints involves a woman who was 16 at the time of the alleged incident
  • Brand's wife, Laura Brand, was present at the court
  • The investigation began in 2023 following reports by U.K. media outlets

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