British comedian Russell Brand was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his London criminal trial on November 5, 2026.
The “Get Him to the Greek” star will learn his fate Monday, November 9 for the conviction. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault.
The disgraced comedian, 51, was remanded in custody after the verdict, which took the jury three days to reach.
The judge, Justice Joel Bennathan, told Brand he will be given a “significant” prison sentence.
The “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” star’s wife, Laura, supported him through his trial. Brand was previously married to pop star Katy Perry from 2010 until 2012.
Follow Page Six’s live updates Monday for the latest news and results in Russell Brand’s sentencing:
Russell Brand supporters hold up banner outside court
Supporters for Brand were pictured outside Southwark Crown Court carrying a large banner that read, “Russell Brand we stand with you.”
“Christ was crucified for telling the truth. Russell is the truth.”
The text was surrounded by multiple Christian crosses, and smaller notes of support for the former Hollywood star.
Russell Brand’s dad, Ron Brand, arrives at Southwark Crown Court
British comedian’s wife arrives at court his sentencing after rape conviction
Russell Brand tells police he had ‘countless sexual encounters’ in never-before-seen video ahead of rape conviction
Russell Brand told police he had “countless sexual encounters” — often with people he “just met” — in a video interview that authorities released shortly after his rape and sexual assault conviction on Thursday.
In the Dec. 14, 2023 footage obtained by Page Six, the disgraced comedian read a long written statement to officers interviewing him about multiple criminal allegations.
“As I’ve repeatedly stated publicly, I led a very promiscuous life in the past, which I’ve spent years openly denouncing. I’ve never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity,” he began with his lawyer by his side.
Russell Brand guilty of rape: All the heinous allegations, charges made against disgraced comedian
Russell Brand was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his London criminal trial in November 2026.
The disgraced comedian was acquitted of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault, according to the BBC.
Keep scrolling to find out about the convictions and accusations against Brand.
