Russell Brand is convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women at Southwark Crown Court. The judge tells him he faces a significant prison sentence. Brand denies all charges and is found guilty on four counts, while also being acquitted of two further rape counts and one attempted indecent assault count. He is remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
Across outlets, attention turns to Laura Gallacher, the author and illustrator who appears to support Brand through the trial. Several reports say she is present at court for much of the proceedings and looks visibly distressed as the verdicts are delivered. One outlet also says she is held up by a security guard as she leaves court. Metro describes her as taking to the witness stand in Brand’s defence, while other outlets focus on her ongoing presence and public-facing support.
Other coverage adds background about Gallacher’s life connections: The Independent and Stuff.co.nz describe who she is and note family presence, including mention of her father in the public gallery. Separate outlets, including New York Post and The Mirror, also describe the couple discussing potential prison time shortly before the trial began.
