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Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court today. He has been remanded into custody ahead of his sentencing, which is scheduled for Monday morning.
David Roberts of the London Rape and Serious Sexual Assault Unit stated that Brand used his celebrity status to commit sexual crimes. Brand faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. The court noted a lack of mitigating factors because Brand did not plead guilty.
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“Breaking bombshell news this afternoon: Russell Brand has been found guilty at Southwark Crown Court today of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. David Roberts, a senior Crown prosecutor in the London Rape and Serious Sexual Assault Unit, described Brand as predatory, adding that he used his celebrity status to commit sexual crimes. The former comedian was remanded into custody until the sentencing, we believe, will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning.”