# Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault

> British comedian Russell Brand convicted of one rape and three sexual assault counts at London's Southwark Crown Court.
- Title: Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault · Al Jazeera
- Summary: British comedian Russell Brand convicted of one rape and three sexual assault counts at London's Southwark Crown Court.
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- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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## Brand convicted on multiple counts
A jury at London's Southwark Crown Court on Thursday convicted Russell Brand, 51, of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
## Some charges dismissed
Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault, reducing the total charges he faced.
## Faces lengthy prison sentence
The British comedian and actor could face a lengthy prison sentence following his conviction at the London court.
## Key takeaway

Russell Brand, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a London jury and faces a lengthy prison sentence.