Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say

1What happened

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. NBC News ↗

2What’s next

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will. NPR ↗

3Also reported

The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.” The New York Times ↗

Sources

• Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say ↗BBC
• Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial ↗ABC News
• Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault ↗The New York Times
• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in London court ↗NBC News
• British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by London jury ↗Euronews
• Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term ↗NPR
• Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault ↗PBS News
• British comedian and actor Russell Brand found guilty of rape ↗DW