Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a London criminal trial, it was announced Wednesday. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault.
Brand is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday.
The comedian and actor, known for films like "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him to the Greek," faced allegations stemming from incidents that occurred between 2000 and 2005. The verdict was delivered by a jury in London.
This conviction marks a significant legal development for the former television presenter and online personality.