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

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.