LIVE: Russell Brand Found GUILTY on Several Counts of S*xual Assault

From Megyn Kelly

Russell Brand was found guilty on four counts, including one rape and three sexual assaults, after nine hours of jury deliberation; the acquittals and guilty verdicts cover alleged assaults spanning multiple years and scenarios described in court.

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Key Takeaways

  • Verdicts hinge on credibility signals: a single 'weak' account can anchor a complex jury decision.
  • Jury chose to convict on some but not all—revelation that detail-massaging memos don't guarantee consistency.
  • Consent disputes persist: multiple charges show how differing encounters yield conflicting narratives under oath.
  • Media framing matters: sensational details risk overshadowing legal reasoning and fair process for complainants.
  • Rape case paradox: credibility of the least credible-sounding account can still drive a guilty verdict.

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10 people come up, including Russell Brand, Megan Kelly, Mark Eiglarsh.

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