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How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.
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British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday, November 5, found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by a London jury, including a 16-year-old girl. He now faces "significant" prison time, according to the judge.
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Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.
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Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.
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Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial
Russell Brand’s marriage to Katy Perry was reportedly blocked from being mentioned in the prosecution’s opening arguments in his London rape and sexual assault trial following objections from the comedian’s legal team. Brand, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, […]
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Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
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Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
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British comedian and actor Russell Brand found guilty of rape
Prosecutors labeled Brand a sexual predator. He was charged in sexual assault cases spanning from 1999 to 2009.
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British actor and comedian Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and sexual assault
After the verdict was known, Judge Joel Bennathan announced that the 51-year-old man would be held in pretrial detention.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Entertainment
The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.
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British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault
A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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Watch: How rapist Brand was never far from controversy
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
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Russell Brand Found Guilty of One Count of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault
Russell Brand, the former actor and comedian, was convicted Thursday on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape in his London criminal trial. He was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan informed Brand that “obviously a custodial sentence of some […]
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Spins Up Massive Numbers for Sony’s Quarterly Earnings
Blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” delivered a major boost to Sony’s September quarterly earnings on the top and bottom lines. Sony Pictures Entertainment, for the three months ended Sept. 30, reported sales up 37% to $3.23 billion and operating income of $581 million — a year-over-year increase of 527% and an all-time record for operating […]
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Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts
The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.
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Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument
Russell Brand’s lawyer has told the jury there is “no evidence” that the comedian is “some kind of psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” in his closing argument. “The fact he behaved normally during and after all of those ‘rapes’ tells you what you need to know. He believed they were all consenting,” […]
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Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".