00:05Russell Brand used his influence, status and fame to prey on and exploit women.
00:12As his profile grew, so too did his sense of entitlement.
00:16Today's verdict sends a clear message that no one is above the law,
00:21regardless of their fame, wealth, influence or public profile.
00:27Today's verdict is, first and foremost, a testament to the extraordinary courage,
00:32resilience and determination of the women who reported what happened to them.
00:37Despite intense media and public scrutiny, they chose to come forward,
00:42tell their stories and they put their trust in us.
00:45Throughout this investigation and trial, they've had to relive deeply personal and traumatic experiences
00:50and that took immense courage.
00:53The evidence showed Brand to be a calculated sexual predator using his growing fame and power
01:00to create situations in which he could pursue women sexually regardless of what they wanted.
01:06I would like to thank all the women for coming forward and reporting Brand to the police.
01:12It is thanks to their courage that he would finally face the consequences of his actions.
