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00:02British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults,
00:08marking a dramatic downfall for the former Hollywood star.
00:12The 51-year-old was convicted at London's Southwark Crown Court after a four-week trial,
00:18with jurors finding him guilty of four of seven charges.
00:22Russell Brand used his influence, status and fame to prey on and exploit women.
00:28As his profile grew, so too did his sense of entitlement.
00:34Today's verdict sends a clear message that no one is above the law.
00:39Newly released police interview footage showed Brand refusing to answer investigators' questions,
00:45instead relying on a prepared statement.
00:48I had sexual encounters in countless locations and scenarios, often.
00:52The offences involved four women and occurred between 2004 and 2009,
00:58during Brand's rise to international fame.
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01:02No, it's OK.
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01:10Bam, bam, bam.
01:12Come on.
01:13Oh, oh, my God, he's kissing me.
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01:16Prosecutors said he exploited his celebrity status to prey on women,
01:20while Brand maintained that his sexual encounters had been consensual.
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01:29I'm very grateful that today is a day for truth and justice.
01:34Yes, we've known for a long time that he was a problem.
01:37He was a name that came up over and over again amongst women in comedy.
01:40People had warned each other, be careful around this guy, watch out around this guy,
01:45avoid working with him if you possibly can.
01:47Brand was remanded in custody and faces a significant prison sentence
01:51when he returns to court on November 9th.
01:54Police are also investigating further rape allegations involving two other women.
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