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  "title": "Russell Brand found guilty of rape, three sexual assaults",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/russell-brand-found-guilty-of-rape-three-sexual-assaults",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-11-05T15:10:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Le Monde English",
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    "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/05/russell-brand-found-guilty-of-rape-three-sexual-assaults_6772702_4.html"
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  "summary": "A London jury has convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. According to Le Monde English, the four sexual offences involved four women at various locations between 2005 and 2009, including a radio station, Brand's home, and a DVD recording set.\n\nBrand was acquitted of several other charges. CBC News reports he was acquitted of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault, while The Age states he was acquitted of three other charges. CBS News noted that Brand, 51, had faced accusations including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one charge of attempted indecent assault. Following the conviction, Brand was taken into custody but will make a bail application, according to The Age.",
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        "title": "The Verdict in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T14:28:21.000Z"
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        "title": "Breaking: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T14:30:40.000Z"
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        "title": "Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T14:35:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault",
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T15:10:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/russell-brand-convicted-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-18333170",
        "published": "2026-11-05T15:31:28.000Z"
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