Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault, and is now expected to face a substantial prison sentence. A jury found the entertainer guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. We speak to the journalist who unearthed several allegations against Brand as well as the former editor of The Sun newspaper.

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