Russell Brand faces prison sentence after rape and sexual assault conviction
The former MTV host was found guilty on four of seven charges after a four-week London trial and will be sentenced Monday.
Comedian Russell Brand was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. A London judge is set to hand down the sentence on Monday, and he has said Brand faces a significant custodial term.
The case involved seven historic charges brought by six women. Brand was found not guilty of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault. He had denied all charges, and his lawyer's request for bail over the weekend was denied.
A London police detective said Brand used his influence and fame to prey on women. The verdict is widely seen as a major moment for the #MeToo movement. Brand also faces a separate allegation from a woman in the United States, which he has not been convicted of.
Key points
- Found guilty on one rape count and three sexual assault counts.
- Sentence to be handed down Monday; experts expect four to 13 years.
- Brand denied all charges and remains in custody.
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