Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault, Faces New Allegations

WHO:

NY Post - Police in London are investigating rape claims made by two other women against Russell Brand, including one woman who was 16 at the time.

CNN - Russell Brand, a 51-year-old British actor, comedian and media personality, was convicted in London.

CNN - The jury consisted of eight men and four women; Judge Joel Bennathan presided at Southwark Crown Court.

CBS News - Six women made allegations against Brand.

CNN - Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of London’s Metropolitan Police Service said Brand “used his influence, status and fame to exploit and sexually offend against women.”

CBS News - Brand pleaded not guilty and testified that he had been obsessed with sex when young, but had never forced anyone to do anything against their will. He said consent was “absolutely non-negotiable.”

Fox News - Brand acknowledged being “reckless” and using his fame to pursue sexual relationships, but maintained the encounters were consensual.

WHAT:

CBS News - Brand said the criminal case had a devastating impact on his life and family, adding, “My entire life has been consumed by these events, these allegations, these accusations.”

CBS News - Prosecutors characterized Brand during the trial as a “ruthless, calculating, manipulative ‘sexual predator.’”

CBS News - Women featured in the 2023 documentary said they felt ready to share their stories after reporters approached them; some cited Brand’s online fame as a factor in speaking out.

CNN - Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault.

CBS News - The convictions involved raping a woman, grabbing a woman’s breasts at a party, sexually assaulting a woman at Choice FM, and kissing and groping a woman at her workplace.

CNN - The rape conviction concerned a young fan Brand met at one of his shows; the sexual assaults included groping an MTV worker at a bar and forcing a woman to give him a massage.

CBS News - Brand was initially charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Fox News - Brand was taken into custody. Judge Bennathan said the conviction meant “inevitably a significant custodial term.”

WHERE:

CNN - The rape and sexual assaults resulting in convictions occurred in west London, central London, and at a woman’s workplace.

CNN - The trial took place at Southwark Crown Court in London.

CBS News - Alleged incidents included locations in London’s Soho neighborhood, Choice FM, Hampstead and Brand’s home.

WHEN:

CNN - The jury deliberated for around eight and a half hours.

CBS News - The allegations spanned 1999–2009; the jury deliberated for more than eight hours over two days.

CNN - The rape and sexual-assault incidents resulting in convictions were reported as occurring in 2004, 2005 and 2009.

Fox News - Brand is due to be sentenced on Monday.

WHY:

CBS News - Brand’s lawyers argued that complainants’ reports came years after the alleged assaults and after a 2023 documentary aired.

CBS News - Brand suggested the reports were a coordinated attack connected to his prominence as an online wellness influencer and political commentator.

HOW:

CNN - Judge Joel Bennathan described the case as “very well prepared,” according to Britain’s Press Association.

CNN - A jury delivered the verdict after deliberation; Brand was remanded into custody following the verdict.

CNN - Furphy said he hoped the conviction would show that “no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.”

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 17:59 UTC)

Russell Brand was convicted in London of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a jury deliberated. Jurors acquitted him of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault; Brand was taken into custody. Police are investigating rape claims from two more women, including one who was 16.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 17:01 UTC)

Russell Brand was convicted in London of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. Taken into custody, Brand faces sentencing Monday as police investigate claims from two more women.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 15:59 UTC)