Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand, who has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, rose to notoriety with scandal and high-profile public fall-outs – set against his well-publicised use of illegal drugs and a sex addiction. ITV News Correspondent Ellie Pitt was in court for the nearly four-week trial

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Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.