Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault in UK

WHO:

NBC News - Russell Brand is identified as a British comedian and actor.

NY Post - Russell Brand was the person convicted.

WHAT:

Drudge Report - The headline says Russell Brand was found guilty of rape; the article provides no further details.

NBC News - The headline says Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. The article text says he was found guilty/not guilty of several charges of rape and sexual assault.

NY Post - A London jury convicted Brand of rape and sexual assault, and he was taken into custody ahead of a likely prison sentence.

WHERE:

NBC News - The court was in London.

NY Post - The jury was in London.

WHEN:

NY Post - The jury returned its verdict on Thursday.

HOW:

NY Post - A jury convicted Brand; he was taken into custody.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 15:01 UTC)

A London jury convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault. Brand was taken into custody after the verdict, ahead of a likely prison sentence. The jury returned its verdict Thursday, and Brand’s conviction followed proceedings in a London court.