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Russell Brand found guilty of rape
Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges.
After two days of deliberations, the jury at London's Southwark Crown Court delivered a verdict on all counts, finding the 51-year-old guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
He was found not guilty on two other counts of rape and one of attempted indecent assault.
Brand was given a "significant custodial term" and remanded in custody. He will be sentenced on Monday.
Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges. Credit: Jeff Spicer / Getty
Brand was being tried on three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one of attempted indecent assault, which was reduced from indecent assault during the trial, based on allegations made by six women.
He firmly denied all allegations.
