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Russell Brand is convicted of sexual assault

Updated 2026-11-08 · told from many outlets at once

Russell Brand has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The verdict has renewed scrutiny regarding media culture and the industry's tendency to look away.

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