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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court

By Al Jazeera · Published by Everything Blog

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The verdict marks the end of proceedings where the former film star faced multiple historical allegations concerning his conduct. Jurors ultimately convicted the defendant on four total counts while returning acquittals on three other offenses. Judge Joel Bennathan confirmed that a lengthy prison sentence is imminent when the court reconvenes.

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Judge Joel Bennathan stated that the entertainer faces a lengthy prison term when sentenc…: Judge Joel Bennathan stated that the entertainer faces a lengthy prison term when sentenced on Monday.
The former actor denied all charges by arguing that the encounters were consensual, fabri…: The former actor denied all charges by arguing that the encounters were consensual, fabricated, or reimagined.
The conviction impacts a high-profile figure previously known for starring in films such…: The conviction impacts a high-profile figure previously known for starring in films such as Arthur and Get Him to the Greek.

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

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a London court and will face a prison sentence.

A jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Thursday convicted the 51-year-old of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.

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Brand, once one of Britain’s most prominent broadcasters and the former husband of US singer Katy Perry, had denied the charges, insisting that the encounters were consensual or that the allegations had been fabricated or reimagined.

Prosecutors described Brand, who starred in the films Get Him to the Greek and Arthur, as a “ruthless” sexual predator.

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The verdict marks the end of proceedings where the former film star faced multiple historical allegations concerning his conduct. Jurors ultimately convicted the defendant on four total counts while returning acquittals on three other offenses. Judge Joel Bennathan confirmed that a lengthy prison sentence is imminent when the court reconvenes.

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Judge Joel Bennathan stated that the entertainer faces a lengthy prison term when sentenc…: Judge Joel Bennathan stated that the entertainer faces a lengthy prison term when sentenced on Monday.
The former actor denied all charges by arguing that the encounters were consensual, fabri…: The former actor denied all charges by arguing that the encounters were consensual, fabricated, or reimagined.
The conviction impacts a high-profile figure previously known for starring in films such…: The conviction impacts a high-profile figure previously known for starring in films such as Arthur and Get Him to the Greek.

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The verdict marks the end of proceedings where the former film star faced multiple historical allegations concerning his conduct. Jurors ultimately convicted the defendant on four total counts while returning acquittals on three other offenses. Judge Joel Bennathan confirmed that a lengthy prison sentence is imminent when the court reconvenes.

Key Points

Judge Joel Bennathan stated that the entertainer faces a lengthy prison term when sentenc…: Judge Joel Bennathan stated that the entertainer faces a lengthy prison term when sentenced on Monday.
The former actor denied all charges by arguing that the encounters were consensual, fabri…: The former actor denied all charges by arguing that the encounters were consensual, fabricated, or reimagined.
The conviction impacts a high-profile figure previously known for starring in films such…: The conviction impacts a high-profile figure previously known for starring in films such as Arthur and Get Him to the Greek.

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