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Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

NPR | By Chloe Veltman
Published November 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM EST

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in a London court Thursday. He's being held without bail.

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Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.
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