Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial

Sentencing Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. By Katie Kindelan Monday, November 9, 2026 12:16PM Share Actor Russell Brand will be sentenced Monday in a U.K. courtroom after he was found guilty in a weekslong trial on charges of rape and sexual assault. Brand, 51, was found guilty by a London jury on Nov. 5 on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Following the verdict, the judge overseeing the case said that given the crimes, he expects Brand to face prison time. Brand had faced a total of seven charges against six women. He pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. ABC News reached out to Brand's attorney for comment following last week's verdict but did not hear back. The U.K.'s Metropolitan Police has said that detectives began investigating Brand in 2023 after allegations against the actor were reported by multiple U.K. news outlets. In April 2025, Brand was charged with one count of rape and one count of oral rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault in connection with alleged incidents from around two decades ago, according to the Metropolitan Police. In a social media post that same month, Brand responded to the initial charges, writing, "I've always told you guys that when I was young and single, before I had my wife and family ... I was a fool, man, I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile. But what I never was, was a rapist. I've never engaged in nonconsensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes." NVIDIA announces investigation of CEO amid foreign intelligence target allegations Toddler killed in 2-car crash near Apple's headquarters in Cupertino ID'd by coroner's office Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say He then thanked his supporters, adding that he was "incredibly grateful" to defend the charges in court. Several months later, in December 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service announced it had authorized further charges against Brand concerning two additional women. Following Brand's guilty verdict, David Roberts, senior Crown Prosecutor in the London Rape and Serious Sexual Assault Unit, issued a statement , saying in part, "Russell Brand was predatory and used his celebrity status to commit sexual crimes. ...Although his tactics varied, at the centre of every assault was an abuse of power and sexual greed, with a complete disregard for the impact of his actions." In addition to acting and comedy, Brand has worked as a political commentator and wellness influencer. In 2017, Brand married Laura Gallacher, who appeared with him in court throughout the trial. The couple has three children. If you or someone you know is in need of help, the National Sexual Assault Hotline -- 800-656-HOPE -- is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also use the hotline's online chat option . Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics SENTENCING U.S. & WORLD RAPE SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIME Man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and child in Rome Retrial for man convicted in 2012 killing of Sierra LaMar begins in SJ Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after testimony from women they drugged, raped Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub Live Streams ON NOW NVIDIA announces investigation of CEO Toddler killed in crash near Apple's headquarters in Cupertino ID'd Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say CA's Great America in Santa Clara announces when it will shut down Trump says he was kidding about making UFC's White press secretary Cruise ship worker found floating miles offshore, rescued by fishermen 6 minutes ago SF residents scoop up free sandbags ahead of predicted El Niño storms 49ers capitalize on 5 2nd-half takeaways to cruise past Raiders 38-17