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Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault, with sentencing next

The London jury convicted Brand of four offences involving four women, while police continue investigating two further rape allegations and a judge has warned of a significant prison term.

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  1. 1Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in London
  2. 2Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault, with sentencing next

Key moments · 13

Defence challenges allegations in trial closing arguments

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Jury begins considering verdicts on seven charges

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Judge tells jurors they must reach unanimous decisions

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Sentencing explainer sets out maximum punishment for rape

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Reports confirm four convictions and three acquittals

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Detective urges potential victims to come forward

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CNA reports Brand's sentencing is due Monday

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Jury convicts Brand of rape and three sexual assaults

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Police interviews released after rape and assault convictions

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Bar Council chair estimates six to nine years

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Police expect more cases involving Russell Brand

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Brand's barrister reports himself to legal watchdog

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Burnham considers changing rape trial law

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  3. Russell Brand Interrogation Footage Released as Convicted Rapist Potentially Faces Fresh Charges
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  4. Police thank victims for their bravery after Russell Brand conviction
    Sydney Morning Herald
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  1. Could Russell Brand go to prison if convicted – and how long would he be jailed for?
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  1. Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's rape trial
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  2. Jury deliberations begin in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial
    Global News
  3. Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts
    Top Stories
  4. Jury retires to consider verdicts in Russell Brand trial
    Express & Star
  5. Russell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations
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