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  "title": "Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault",
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  "published": "2026-11-05T14:30:40.000Z",
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  "summary": "British comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault linked to allegations dating back more than 20 years. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.",
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