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British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
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Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women. (Image credit: Elizabeth Cook)
Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women. (Image credit: Elizabeth Cook)
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