Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape

The former actor and broadcaster faces sentencing after being convicted on multiple counts of assault

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, Nov 5, 2026. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska