The historic offenses occurred between 2005 and 2009 across various locations, including a radio station, Brand's residence, and a DVD recording set. While the jury cleared him of two rapes and an attempted indecent assault, prosecutors framed the entertainer as a manipulator who abused his celebrity status. Brand had claimed all encounters were consensual, but he was denied weekend bail because of his significant personal resources. In addition to the current convictions, authorities indicated he could face further charges stemming from separate accusations involving two other women.
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Brand faces a potential maximum sentence of life imprisonment under United Kingdom law fo…: Brand faces a potential maximum sentence of life imprisonment under United Kingdom law for the convictions.
The court deemed Brand a potential flight risk due to his considerable financial resource…: The court deemed Brand a potential flight risk due to his considerable financial resources.
Authorities revealed that Brand could potentially face further criminal charges involving…: Authorities revealed that Brand could potentially face further criminal charges involving separate allegations from two additional women.
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The British comedian is due to be sentenced on Monday.
LONDON: British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday (Nov 5) found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women.
Brand, who closed his eyes but showed no emotion as the jury delivered the verdicts, was cleared of two rapes and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Judge Joel Bennathan warned the 51-year-old actor turned conservative, religious online guru that he faced a "significant custodial term".
Brand's wife Laura watched from the public gallery as the jury at London's Southwark Crown Court delivered their four unanimous guilty verdicts.
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. The maximum sentence in the UK for rape is life imprisonment.
Brand, who was briefly married to US popstar Katy Perry, reportedly also faces a further accusation of raping two more women, including a 16-year-old schoolgirl, and could face further criminal charges.
The allegations, which could not be reported earlier, were revealed at previous hearings of his four-week trial.
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