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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Source: The Guardian · Published
Judge says actor and comedian faces ‘significant custodial term’ after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting three others Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women, ending a years-long legal saga that has raised questions about how he was able to commit his crimes at the height of his fame. Brand, 51, was described during his trial as…
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