Russell Brand with his wife Laura Gallacher on ThurrsdayRussell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
The comedian and actor had been at the centre of a three-week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court, facing charges that included three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault.
Members of the jurors began their deliberations on Tuesday, with the judge telling them that he would only accept a verdict that they were unanimous on.
On Thursday afternoon, it was revealed that Brand had been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. For the other charges, which included two counts of rape and one of attempted indecent assault, he was found not guilty.


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