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Russell Brand Found Guilty By UK Court of Rape And Sexual Assaults

Russell Brand Found Guilty By UK Court of Rape And Sexual Assaults

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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

    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…

    — The New Indian Express

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

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Russell Brand Found Guilty By UK Court of Rape And Sexual Assaults

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

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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