British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
The verdict was delivered on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after prosecutors accused Brand of sexually attacking four women between 1999 and 2009, during the height of his entertainment career.
The jury also acquitted Brand of two other charges of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. The mixed verdict means he was convicted on four counts while being cleared of the remaining charges.
Brand, 51, now faces the possibility of a prison sentence following his conviction. The case has drawn attention because of the serious nature of the allegations and the period over which the reported incidents took place.
The trial focused on allegations involving four women and events dating back more than a decade. The guilty verdict marks a significant development in the legal proceedings against the British comedian.
Further details about sentencing and the next steps in the case are expected to follow.
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