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Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault in London trial
The British entertainer was remanded into custody after a jury found him guilty of four charges, and the judge warned that he faces a significant prison sentence.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a London jury.
- Who is affected
- Women who brought forward historical allegations against the British entertainer.
- What changes
- Brand was taken into custody without bail and awaits sentencing.
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Sources
- Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault — BBC News — entretenimento e artes
- 'Sleazy', 'manipulative' and 'ruthless': Russell Brand convicted of rape, sexual assault — France 24
- British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault — France 24
- Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial; Taken Into Custody — Variety
- Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape & Sexual Assault — Deadline
- Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in U.K. trial — Los Angeles Times — mundo e EUA
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