Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator”. The 51-year-old denied the charges and testified that he was obsessed with sex as a young man and once led a promiscuous life but had never forced anyone to...
British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction
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Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator”. The 51-year-old denied the charges and testified that he was obsessed with sex as a young man and once led a promiscuous life but had never forced anyone to
Key Takeaways
- British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction.
- Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
- Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday.
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