A London jury convicted the 51 year old of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, and he was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday.
Tamrah News Desk | November 6, 2026
The Russell Brand guilty verdict came on Thursday, when a jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court convicted the comedian and actor of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would be sentenced on Monday and was taken into custody after the verdict. Brand has denied all the allegations.
Which Charges Brand Was Cleared Of
The jury of eight men and four women cleared Brand of two separate rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault after about eight and a half hours of deliberation, CNN reported. The trial covered allegations from six women in the United Kingdom between 1999 and 2009, according to ABC News. The court heard testimony from six complainants, who are entitled to lifelong anonymity.
What the Russell Brand Rape Trial Established
CNN reported that the rape conviction relates to a 21 year old admirer who met Brand at one of his shows in west London in 2009. The three sexual assault convictions relate to other women. The Hollywood Reporter said the trial ran for four weeks at Southwark Crown Court and dominated British press coverage.
Judge Revokes Bail Before Russell Brand Sentencing
ABC News reported that the judge revoked bail because the rape verdict would mean
“inevitably a significant custodial sentence.”
The Journal reported that Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, had asked for bail ahead of sentencing as an “act of humanity.” The judge refused the request.
Russell Brand Sentencing Date and What Happens Next
NME reported that Brand will return to court for sentencing on Monday, November 9. The Journal said the judge told Brand the verdicts mean a custodial sentence of some length. CNN reported that the Metropolitan Police confirmed investigations continue into two other allegations of rape made against Brand, according to the Press Association.
Prosecutors and Police Respond to the Verdict
David Roberts of the Crown Prosecution Service said outside court that Brand was
“a calculated sexual predator.”
The Journal reported that the Met said officers reviewed hundreds of hours of Brand’s stand up shows, television appearances and podcasts, and read all of his books.
How the Case Against Brand Reached Court
UPI reported that police began investigating after a joint report by Channel 4, The Sunday Times and The Times in September 2023. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges on April 4, 2025. NPR reported that Brand pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court in May 2025 while carrying a prayer book. NBC News reported that after being charged he said in a video,
“I have never engaged in nonconsensual activity.”
Brand’s Public Faith and the Piers Morgan Interview
Variety reported that Brand converted to Christianity months after the 2023 allegations surfaced and has spoken openly about his faith. On April 24, 2026, he appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Mediaite reported that Morgan asked about the Bible Brand took to court, and Brand spent about a minute and a half searching for the passage. Premier Christian News reported that he later read from Isaiah 12. Variety also reported that commentator Tucker Carlson had called the charges “political and absurd.” The jury’s verdict was based on the evidence presented in court.
Will Russell Brand Go to Prison?
The judge has said a custodial sentence will follow the rape conviction, but the length of the term has not been announced. The sentence is due when Brand returns to court on Monday. No outlet has reported whether Brand intends to appeal.
Conclusion
The Russell Brand guilty verdict closes a four week trial at Southwark Crown Court, but the case is not over. Readers following the Russell Brand rape trial should watch for the Russell Brand sentencing date on Monday, November 9, and for any update on Russell Brand bail or appeal. Those searching for news on Russell Brand convicted of rape, the Russell Brand Piers Morgan interview or the Met Police investigation into further allegations will find updates here.
