Russell Brand found guilty of rape. Judge announces severe prison sentence for the actor

Russell Brand, a 51-year-old British actor and comedian, was found guilty of sexual offenses by a London court. He was convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults against six women between 1999 and 2009. The jury deliberated for over eight hours before reaching a verdict. Brand denied the charges, claiming consensual encounters and that the accusations were distorted. Prosecutors described him as a "ruthless sexual predator" who manipulated women for his own gratification. The judge indicated that Brand would face significant prison time, with sentencing scheduled for Monday. Following the verdict, Brand was taken into custody without showing emotion.