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Russell Brand was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, establishing criminal convictions against the actor and comedian.

The jury reached its verdict after two days of deliberations, according to Deadline. The same report said Brand was found not guilty on two other counts of rape, leaving convictions on four counts in total.

Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would face a significant custodial sentence or term, a point reported by both ABC Australia Sport and The Guardian. The supplied reports do not provide a date for sentencing, and they indicate that it had not yet occurred.

The Guardian reported that the offenses involved multiple women over five years of Brand’s showbusiness career. The available material does not identify the complainants.

The verdict was reported on November 5, 2026, by Deadline and The Guardian, with ABC Australia Sport also carrying the report. The supplied coverage establishes the convictions, the two acquittals and the judge’s assessment of the likely custodial consequences, but does not include an official court document or a sentencing date.

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  1. The GuardianRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
  2. DeadlineRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape
  3. ABC Australia SportBreaking: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault