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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in London trial

The British comedian and actor was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault; he denied the allegations, saying the encounters were consensual.

Published Nov 5, 2026, 10:33 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

Russell Brand, the British comedian, actor and online personality, was found guilty Thursday of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial in London. According to Reuters, the 51-year-old had denied the accusations and said the encounters were consensual.