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UK Comedian Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape, Sexual Assault

UK Comedian Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape, Sexual Assault

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British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty by a UK court of rape and sexual assault. Judge Joel Bennathan said he would be sentenced on Monday and that Brand faces a lengthy prison term.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Prosecutors had described the 51-year-old, who ⁠starred in the films “Get Him to the ‌Greek” and “Arthur”, as a ruthless, sexual predator

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    Judge ⁠Joel Bennathan said he would be sentenced on Monday and faced a lengthy prison term

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 2 outlets

    Russell Brand was once considered so culturally important that the opposition leader hoping to be Britain's next prime minister went on his online show,

    — NDTV

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Russel Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women

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UK Comedian Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape, Sexual Assault

Russel Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Russell Brand is convicted of rape; judge says he will get a prison term

LONDON: Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges involving four women on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said the British actor-comedian faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. Brand had been free, but the judge…

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