Μake us preferred on Google A jury found Brand guilty of one charge of rape and three charges of sexual assault following a four-week trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court. Those instances of rape and assault occurred between 2004 and 2009 and involved four women, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Brand is scheduled to be sentenced Monday. He has denied the claims. A lawyer representing Brand didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The charges stemmed from a police investigation that began in 2023 that involved interviews with more than 100 witnesses and a review of thousands of documents, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.
“Brand used his influence, status and fame to exploit and sexually offend against women. As his profile grew, so too did his sense of entitlement,” Andy Furphy, detective superintendent of the Metropolitan Police Service, said Thursday. “I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.”
Police in 2025 brought seven total charges against Brand, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He was convicted on four charges and found not guilty on three counts Thursday.
Rape convictions can lead to a sentence of four to 19 years in custody, according to the Britain’s Sentencing Council, with a maximum life sentence in some circumstances.
The 51-year-old started his career as a stand-up comedian and is known for his appearances in movies including 2008’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and 2010’s “Despicable Me.” He posts videos regularly on his YouTube channel and supports the Make America Healthy Again movement.
In September, Brand appeared on stage at the MAHA Summit in Washington, D.C., with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. Tony Lyons, the leader of several MAHA political committees, supported Brand in London during his trial.
The investigation into Brand’s sexual misconduct followed reporting in 2023 from the Times of London, the Sunday Times and Channel 4. The Wall Street Journal, the Times of London and the Sunday Times are owned by News Corp.
Brand has called the allegations a coordinated attack and claimed he was being persecuted for his political beliefs. Sponsors distanced themselves from Brand in 2023 following news articles that documented allegations of sexual assault, and YouTube blocked Brand from making money from ads automatically shown before and during his videos.
