Russell Brand convicted of 1 rape and 3 sexual assaults
Russell Brand, the comedian, was convicted on November 5 of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The verdict came after a four-week trial in London that looked into incidents dating back to 2004-2009.
Because these events happened years ago, the case relied mostly on witness statements and old records. There was no CCTV or forensic evidence.
Sentencing for Russell Brand November 9
Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
The police heard from over 100 witnesses and went through more than 1,400 documents before reaching a decision.
Brand has denied all allegations, saying everything was consensual.
He will be sentenced on November 9, while police continue investigating more claims against him.
This case highlights how tough it can be to handle older allegations when physical evidence is missing.