Actor, comedian, and online presenter Russell Brand has been remanded into custody after being found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court.
Brand, 51, appeared in the dock on Thursday 5 November 2026 to hear the verdicts delivered by a jury of four women and eight men following eight hours and 30 minutes of deliberations, concluding a four-week trial.
The trial examined allegations spanning a decade, during which the prosecution described Brand as a calculated and manipulative predator who exploited his showbusiness fame, status, and industry entourage to target and assault women.
The jury convicted Brand of raping a young fan at his private London townhouse in early 2009 after selecting her from an audience crowd following a performance at the Hammersmith Apollo. The victim told the court that despite repeatedly begging him to stop, Brand continued the assault, stating: “I felt like I couldn’t speak or breathe, the amount of pain.”
Brand was further convicted of three counts of sexual assault involving female employees in media and entertainment settings:
Sexually assaulting an MTV worker by grabbing her breasts during a social gathering in Soho in 2004.
Sexually assaulting a worker at radio station Choice FM between 2004 and 2005 by grabbing her breasts and forcibly kissing her.
Sexually assaulting a Channel 4 production worker during a filming project in 2009.
The jury acquitted Brand of two counts of rape—relating to an alleged incident following a 1999 political conference in Bournemouth and an alleged incident in a Soho toilet in 2004—and found him not guilty of one count of attempted indecent assault relating to an incident in 2001.
Throughout the proceedings, Brand maintained his innocence, claiming that certain events were consensual and had been reframed following investigative media reports published in 2023. Prosecuting counsel Riel Karmy-Jones KC highlighted a consistent behavioural pattern where initial charm and flattery abruptly gave way to aggression and sexual violation.
Following the verdicts, the Metropolitan Police disclosed that Brand remains the subject of an active criminal investigation concerning two separate allegations of rape, with evidential files already submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service for charging decisions.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy commended the complainants for their resolve:
“Brand used his influence, status and fame to prey on and exploit women. As his profile grew, so too did his sense of entitlement. I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.”
Under the provisions of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992, all complainants in this case are protected by mandatory, lifelong statutory anonymity. Any publication, broadcast, or public dissemination of information capable of leading to their identification is strictly prohibited under UK law.
Refusing bail, Mr Justice Bennathan addressed Brand directly in the dock, stating: “You’ve been convicted of a number of offences, including one of rape. The consequence of that is inevitably a significant custodial term. My current view is that I have to therefore remand you in custody.”
Brand was taken down to the cells and remanded in custody ahead of his formal sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday 9 November 2026.
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