Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults

Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults

A London jury convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday after a trial lasting three and a half weeks. The jury acquitted him of two additional rape charges and attempted indecent assault, while Judge Joel Bennathan said he faces a significant prison term at Monday's sentencing.

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