Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Three Sexual Assaults at London Court: Sentencing Set for November 9

Russell Brand, 51, has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. He was acquitted of three other charges and is due to be sentenced on November 9, 2026.

Russell Brand found guilty at Southwark Crown Court

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been convicted of four sexual offences following a trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. On Thursday, November 5, 2026, a jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. The allegations concerned incidents between 2004 and 2009.

Brand, 51, had denied all seven charges and pleaded not guilty. The jury acquitted him of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. The verdicts followed a trial lasting approximately four weeks and jury deliberations over more than one day.

Following the convictions, Judge Mr Justice Joel Bennathan indicated that Brand would face a significant custodial sentence. He was remanded in custody, with sentencing scheduled for Monday, November 9.

Details of the four convictions

The guilty verdicts related to allegations made by four women:

• 2004 – MTV employee: Brand was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman during a birthday gathering at a London bar. The jury acquitted him of a separate rape allegation involving the same woman.

• 2004 or 2005 – Radio employee: He was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who said he grabbed her, pushed her against a wall and kissed her.

• 2009 – Woman he met after a comedy performance: Brand was convicted of raping a woman he met backstage after a performance at the Hammersmith Apollo. The woman told the court that an initially consensual encounter later involved sexual activity without her consent.

• 2009 – Channel 4 employee: He was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman during an incident connected to a work project and a massage.

The jury also considered allegations involving two other women. Brand was acquitted of raping a woman he met around the 1999 Labour Party Conference and of attempting to pull an MTV employee into a toilet at the broadcaster’s London offices in 2001.

How the case reached trial

The criminal investigation followed allegations reported publicly in September 2023 through a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary and newspaper investigations by The Times and The Sunday Times.

According to the Metropolitan Police, detectives subsequently interviewed more than 100 witnesses, collected over 400 witness statements and reviewed more than 1,400 documents. Investigators also examined historical records, photographs and other material to assess the accounts and establish timelines.

During the trial, Brand’s defence challenged the allegations and argued that the encounters were consensual or that the accounts were unreliable. Brand maintained his denial of wrongdoing. The jury’s verdicts established criminal guilt on four counts while finding him not guilty on the other three.

Sentencing and what happens next

Brand is due to return to Southwark Crown Court on Monday, November 9, 2026, for sentencing. The judge’s comments indicate that a custodial sentence is expected, but the precise length will be determined at the sentencing hearing.

The Metropolitan Police has encouraged anyone who may have experienced sexual offences involving Brand and has not yet spoken to investigators to come forward. The force has also acknowledged the women who participated in the investigation and trial.

Disclaimer

This article reflects the reported court verdicts as of November 5, 2026. Russell Brand was convicted of one rape count and three sexual assault counts, but he was acquitted of two other rape counts and one attempted indecent assault count. The acquittals should not be described as convictions, and allegations relating to those counts must remain distinguished from the offences for which the jury found him guilty.

Brand has not yet been sentenced. The November 9 hearing is the scheduled sentencing date, not confirmation of a specific prison term.