BBC World · 2026-11-05
• What happened: Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The comedian and actor, 51, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. The charges dated from 1999 to 2009 and concerned six women. They are all entitled to lif... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The comedian and actor, 51, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday.
The charges dated from 1999 to 2009 and concerned six women. They are all entitled to lifelong anonymity
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
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