Brand Awaits Sentencing: Russell Brand convicted of rape and assaults; faces London term next

Russell Brand, the British comedian, has been convicted for sexually assaulting four women in distinct incidents. (Pic Credit: Reuters) British comedian and actor Russell Brand faces sentencing on Monday after being convicted of sexually abusing four women, bringing renewed scrutiny to allegations that emerged alongside his once-publicly celebrated image of sexual exploits and promiscuity.Brand, 51, could face a substantial prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Throughout the proceedings, he maintained his innocence, insisting that all his sexual encounters had been consensual.However, the jury, comprising eight men and four women, rejected his defence and convicted him on four of the seven charges relating to allegations dating back to 2004. He was acquitted of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.His own statements about his sexual behaviour and widely documented history of promiscuity also featured prominently during the trial, according to news agency AP.Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones described Brand as a ruthless, calculating and manipulative 'sexual predator', accusing him of treating wom...