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Is Russell Brand guilty, and of what?
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A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found the former comedian guilty of rape. Jurors had deliberated for eight and a half hours at the end of a four-week trial.
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Brand was convicted of one rape and 3 counts of sexual assault. He was cleared of two other rape counts and one attempted indecent assault, and he had denied every charge.
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Metropolitan Police Superintendent Andy Furphy said: I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no-one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.
“I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no-one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.”
Sentencing is due on Monday, and the case is not closed. The Met has said: The Met's investigation into allegations of rape made by two women remains ongoing.
“The Met's investigation into allegations of rape made by two women remains ongoing.”
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