# Russell Brand Lawyer Tirade at Journalist After Rape Verdict

> Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court, prompting his barrister Ian Winter KC to launch into a foul-mouthed rant at Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin.

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- Published: 2026-11-05T21:39:31+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: World
- Topics: Courts
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## Key points

- Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court.
- The jury deliberated for eight and a half hours before delivering the verdicts at the end of a four-week trial.
- Defence lawyer Ian Winter KC shouted at Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin outside the courtroom.
- Brand was remanded into custody and is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday by Mr Justice Bennathan.

## Why it matters

The conviction of Russell Brand highlights accountability for sexual offences regardless of fame or status, as victims came forward following media investigations.

## Article

## Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court after a jury deliberated for eight and a half hours. The comedian-turned-conspiracy theorist preyed on women between 1999 and 2009, and now faces a significant custodial term when he is sentenced on Monday by trial judge Mr Justice Bennathan.

Brand gave a thumbs up and mouthed a message to the court as he was remanded into custody. His barrister Ian Winter KC launched into a verbal tirade at Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin outside the courtroom, telling her that she fucked it after she stated that justice had been done.

## Details of the Court Verdicts and Charges

The jury delivered verdicts across multiple counts following a trial that lasted nearly four weeks. Brand was found guilty of sexually assaulting a Channel 4 worker in 2009, groping an MTV worker in 2004, kissing and groping a Capital Radio worker in 2005, and raping a 21-year-old fan at his Hampstead house in 2009. He was cleared of other charges, including another count of rape and attempted indecent assault.

- Count 1: Rape - Not guilty
- Count 2A: Attempted indecent assault - Not guilty
- Count 3: Sexual assault - Guilty
- Count 4: Rape - Not guilty
- Count 5: Sexual assault - Guilty
- Count 6: Rape - Guilty
- Count 7: Sexual assault - Guilty

Met Police Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy stated that **Russell Brand** used his influence, status, and fame to exploit and sexually offend against women. Prosecutor David Roberts added that the offender was a manipulator with an insatiable desire to get what he wanted regardless of whether consent was given.

## Sentencing Guidelines and Further Accusations

The maximum sentence for someone convicted of rape is life imprisonment, while sexual assault carries a maximum sentence of 10 years behind bars. It was also revealed after the verdicts that Brand has been accused of raping two more women, including a 16-year-old schoolgirl and a woman who dated him when he was 30 years old.

## Frequently asked questions

### What was Russell Brand found guilty of?

A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

### When will Russell Brand be sentenced?

Russell Brand was remanded into custody and will be sentenced on Monday.


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