Comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, according to Sky News. The broadcaster reported the verdict on Thursday, 5 November 2026, and said a police interview connected to the case has also been made public.
Sky News did not, in the material available, specify the court involved, the number of charges or counts, or the details of the offences. It also did not give a sentencing date or indicate whether Brand was taken into custody following the verdict.
The release of the police interview alongside the verdict was highlighted in Sky News's reporting. The broadcaster did not, in the summary available, describe the contents of that interview or say who conducted it.
The story is trending under the search term "russell brand." Further details on the charges, the trial and the interview are expected to emerge as other outlets report on the case.
What to watch next: sentencing arrangements and any statement from Brand or his legal representatives.