Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault in London court
Actor and comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with sentencing scheduled for Monday, while police continue investigations into additional allegations.
A Southwark Crown Court jury convicted Russell Brand, 51, of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial. The offences involved incidents spanning from 1999 to 2009, including an assault at his London townhouse and assaults at a radio station and a television studio. Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and one attempted indecent assault charge.
Mr Justice Bennathan said the convictions required a significant custodial term and ordered Brand to be remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that its investigation into two further rape allegations remains ongoing, with files already submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service. A police spokesperson emphasized the importance of victims coming forward and pledged continued support for any additional complainants.
During the trial, the prosecutor described a pattern of behaviour in which Brand’s conduct shifted from flattering to aggressive. The defence argued that Brand’s actions did not constitute criminal conduct when consent was present.
The case follows previous media coverage of alleged misconduct by Brand, and the convictions mark the first criminal judgments related to those allegations.