Russell Brand found guilty. Judge announces harsh 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.