Russell Brand was convicted Thursday on rape and sexual assault charges, and immediately remanded in custody.
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault, according to City News.
Judge Joel Bennathan confirmed Brand would receive jail time and scheduled his sentencing hearing for Nov. 9.
The comedian faced seven charges involving six women, stemming from allegations dating between 1999 and 2009. All the women are entitled to lifelong anonymity, according to BBC.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand and his wife Laura (R) leave Southwark Crown Court in south London on November 4, 2026, as his rape and sexual assault trial continues. A UK jury Tuesday began to consider its verdict in the trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, charged with seven counts of rape and sexual or indecent assault. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)
A prosecutor described Brand as a "sexual predator."
Brand, 51, denied all the charges made against him, and testified that he was previously obsessed with sex and led a promiscuous life, but never forced anyone to engage sexually against their will.
Brand is being further investigated for additional rape allegations made by two women, according to BBC.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of The Metropolitan Police said, "Today's verdict is first and foremost a testament to the extraordinary courage, resilience and determination of the women who came forward and reported what happened to them," according to BBC.
English comedian and actor Russell Brand speaks during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference, in remembrance of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Olivier Touron / AFP)
Furphy continued, "Brand used his influence, status and fame to exploit and sexually offend against women." (RELATED: Pope Leo XIV Bridges Faith And Pop Culture In Historic Meeting With Music Legend)
"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," he added.
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