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Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
A London jury found Russell Brand guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults; he was remanded and faces sentencing on Monday. Police suspect at least 10 further women were attacked and are investigating two more rape complaints, his barrister self-reported to the Bar regulator, and footage of his police interview has emerged.
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Associated PressThu 5 Nov · 17:07 UTC
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges involving four women on allegations dating…
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Friday 6 November
4 developments19:23 UTC· the latest
Police suspect Brand attacked at least 10 more women
The Met police chief said officers are bracing for more victims, with at least 10 other women suspected to have been attacked, ahead of Brand's sentencing on Monday.
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2 sourcesThe Hindu, The Guardian · World
The HinduRSSFri 6 Nov, 17:09
U.K. police expect more cases against celebrity sex convict Russell Brand Russell Brand was remanded in custody and told by the judge he faced a "significant custodial term" at his sentencing on November 9
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSFri 6 Nov, 19:23
Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women Met police chief says ‘many more’ victims could come forward, as actor and comedian awaits sentencingPolice are bracing themselves for more victims of Russell Brand to come forward with at least 10 more women suspe
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19:22 UTC
Brand police interview footage released after conviction
Newly released video shows Brand telling police he had kissed 'hundreds' of women and calling the rape claims 'fictitious'.
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1 sourceFox News
Fox NewsRSSFri 6 Nov, 19:22
Russell Brand police interrogation video emerges as new rape investigations loom after conviction Russell Brand told police he kissed "hundreds" and called rape claims "fictitious" in newly released interview footage before his guilty verdict.
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14:23 UTC
Brand's barrister self-reports after confronting journalist
Ian Winter KC reported himself to his regulator after telling Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin, 'I hope you are pleased with yourself' following the verdict.
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1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 6 Nov, 14:23
Russell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog after confronting Sunday Times journalist Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to
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08:52 UTC
Met chief urges more Brand victims to come forward
Commissioner Mark Rowley said he would not be surprised if many more alleged victims emerged after Brand's conviction and urged them to contact police.
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1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 6 Nov, 08:52
Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapistThe head of Scotland Yard has called for anyone with fresh allegations against the convicted
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Thursday 5 November
3 developments15:44 UTC
Police investigating two more rape complaints against Brand
Det Supt Andy Furphy said Brand is under investigation over two further rape complaints and urged other potential victims to come forward.
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3 sourcesBBC World, The Guardian · World
BBC WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 15:44
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.
The original postBBC WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 15:44
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.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 19:01
‘Our work’s not done’: Russell Brand detective urges other potential victims to come forward Brand is under investigation over two more rape allegations and police say others could speak up after guilty verdictsThe lead detective in the case against Russell Brand has urged other
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15:30 UTC
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
A London jury convicted Brand, 51, of one rape and three sexual assaults on four women dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said he will be sentenced on Monday.
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ReutersBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 16:10
Details of Russell Brand's convictions British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty on Thursday of rape and three sexual assaults.
The original postAFPXThu 5 Nov, 16:10
🇬🇧 British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women. ➡️
The original postNPRRSSThu 5 Nov, 16:15
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 17:07
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges involving four women on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said the British actor-comedian faces a “significant” prison term when he is sentenced Monday. #RussellBrand
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXThu 5 Nov, 19:07
Russell Brand has been found guilty by a London jury of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The British comedian, who denied the allegations, was taken into custody and is due to be sentenced on Monday. 🔗:
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13:45 UTC
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
A London jury convicted Brand, 51, of one rape and three sexual assaults after a three-and-a-half-week trial, and cleared him of two rapes and one count of attempted indecent assault. Sentencing is expected on Monday.
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Fox NewsRSSThu 5 Nov, 13:48
Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a U.K. court on Thursday. He is expected to be sentenced on Monday.
The original postBBC BreakingXThu 5 Nov, 14:19
Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
The original postInsider PaperTelegramThu 5 Nov, 14:19
BREAKING: Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 14:26
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Jury returns guilty verdicts after three-and-a-half week trial in which the former comedian denied allegations spanning 10 yearsRussell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others over t
The original postReutersBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 14:35
Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assaults, and told he faces a lengthy jail sentence.
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 14:37
Russell Brand is convicted of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. The judge said Brand would receive a prison sentence.
The original postAFPXThu 5 Nov, 14:41
British comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults. Brand, who closed his eyes but showed no emotion as the jury delivered the verdicts, was also cleared of two rapes and one count of attempted indecent assault. Judge Joel
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Tuesday 3 November
1 development16:19 UTC
Jury retires in Russell Brand sexual offences trial
Jurors began deliberating on seven charges including rape and sexual assault against six women; the judge said he will accept only a unanimous decision. Brand, 51, denies all charges.
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The Guardian · WorldRSSTue 3 Nov, 16:19
Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts Judge tells jurors he will be able to accept only a unanimous decision on seven charges against the comedianThe jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verd
The original postReutersBlueskyTue 3 Nov, 16:50
Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's UK sexual offences trial The jury in the trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who is accused of a string of historical sex offences, began their deliberations on Tuesday.
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Thu 5 Nov · 17:07 · Associated Press
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges involving four women on allegations dating…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaultsFri 6 Nov · 19:23 · The Guardian · World
Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women Met police chief says ‘many more’ victims could come…
Police suspect Brand attacked at least 10 more womenFri 6 Nov · 19:22 · Fox News
Russell Brand police interrogation video emerges as new rape investigations loom after conviction Russell Brand told…
Brand police interview footage released after convictionFri 6 Nov · 17:09 · The Hindu
U.K. police expect more cases against celebrity sex convict Russell Brand Russell Brand was remanded in custody and…
Police suspect Brand attacked at least 10 more womenFri 6 Nov · 14:23 · The Guardian · World
Russell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog after confronting Sunday Times journalist Ian Winter KC told…
Brand's barrister self-reports after confronting journalistFri 6 Nov · 08:52 · The Guardian · World
Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised…
Met chief urges more Brand victims to come forwardThu 5 Nov · 19:07 · Al Jazeera English
Russell Brand has been found guilty by a London jury of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaultsThu 5 Nov · 19:01 · The Guardian · World
‘Our work’s not done’: Russell Brand detective urges other potential victims to come forward Brand is under…
Police investigating two more rape complaints against BrandThu 5 Nov · 16:15 · NPR
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless,…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaultsThu 5 Nov · 16:10 · Reuters
Details of Russell Brand's convictions British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty on Thursday of rape and three…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaultsThu 5 Nov · 16:10 · AFP
🇬🇧 British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaultsThu 5 Nov · 15:44 · BBC World
Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other…
Police investigating two more rape complaints against BrandThu 5 Nov · 15:44 · BBC World
Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other…
Police investigating two more rape complaints against BrandThu 5 Nov · 14:41 · AFP
British comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults. Brand,…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultThu 5 Nov · 14:37 · Associated Press
Russell Brand is convicted of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. The judge…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultThu 5 Nov · 14:35 · Reuters
Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults British comedian and actor Russell Brand…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultThu 5 Nov · 14:26 · The Guardian · World
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Jury returns guilty verdicts after three-and-a-half week trial…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultThu 5 Nov · 14:19 · Insider Paper
BREAKING: Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultThu 5 Nov · 13:48 · Fox News
Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault Russell Brand was found guilty of…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultTue 3 Nov · 16:50 · Reuters
Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's UK sexual offences trial The jury in the trial of British comedian and…
Jury retires in Russell Brand sexual offences trialTue 3 Nov · 16:19 · The Guardian · World
Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts Judge tells jurors he will be able to…
Jury retires in Russell Brand sexual offences trial