Russell Brand guilty of rape. Possible further trials

Brand was acquitted of two rape charges and attempted sexual assault. Judge Joel Bennathan announced that the verdict will be delivered on Monday, with potential imprisonment for the comedian. Prosecutors labeled the 51-year-old as a sexual predator, with allegations spanning from 1999 to 2009, during which Brand transitioned from small comedy venues to a television presenter and Hollywood star. The court heard emotional testimonies from six women, all entitled to lifelong anonymity, who reported their cases following a 2023 documentary and media reports. The women did not know each other. Additionally, the BBC reports that British police are investigating further allegations against Brand.