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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Nov 9, 5:20 PM
Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The Guardian UK and The Christian Post describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The headline split The left frames it as "Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault". The right frames it as "Russell Brand sentenced to more than a decade in prison for sex crimes".
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18 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftRussell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault
ABC News · Center-left · News report
CenterRussell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia · Center · News report
Right / center-rightRUSSELL BRAND SENTENCED TO OVER 10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OF FOUR WOMEN: British
Instapundit · Right · Opinion
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Nov 9, 5:20 PM
Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Nov 9, 5:20 PM
Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Nov 9, 5:20 PM
Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Nov 9, 5:20 PM
Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Nov 9, 5:20 PM
Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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ABC NewsNews report · Nov 9, 5:43 PM
Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault
The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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InstapunditOpinion · Nov 9, 5:00 PM
RUSSELL BRAND SENTENCED TO OVER 10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OF FOUR WOMEN: British
RUSSELL BRAND SENTENCED TO OVER 10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OF FOUR WOMEN: British actor Russell Brand was emotionless as he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in pris...
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BBC NewsNews report · Nov 9, 5:31 PM
Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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CNA SingaporeNews report · Nov 9, 5:57 PM
UK comedian Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault
A UK court sentenced British comedian Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
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The Christian PostNews report · Nov 9, 4:35 PM
Russell Brand sentenced to more than a decade in prison for sex crimes
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being found guilty last week of raping a fan and assaulting three women during the height of his fame about two...
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Daily ExpressNews report · Nov 9, 5:00 PM
I was at court when Russell Brand was sentenced - this is the madness that followed
The disgraced comedian was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault.
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France 24News report · Nov 9, 4:43 PM
Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail for rape, sexual assault
British comedian Russell Brand, once one of the country's most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10-and-a-half years on Monday after he was convicted of raping...
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The IndependentNews report · Nov 9, 6:08 PM
Judge's remarks in full as Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison
Mr Justice Bennathan says the disgraced comedian became a ‘sexual predator’ who possessed ‘staggering arrogance’
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The Mirror UKNews report · Nov 9, 6:07 PM
Russell Brand sentenced: Rapist pictured through prison van window on the way to begin 10 year stint - live
Russell Brand was transported to prison in a van to begin his lengthy jail term this afternoon after the disgraced former actor was sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape and sexual assault
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PBS NewsHour - WorldNews report · Nov 9, 4:47 PM
Russell Brand is sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault
A jury found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers, with allegations dating back to 2004.
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The Guardian UKNews report · Nov 9, 5:35 PM
Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Disgraced actor and comedian, 51, was described as a ruthless and manipulative sexual predator during trial Russell Brand sentencing – live updates Russell Brand was sentenced to more than...
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The HinduNews report · Nov 9, 5:23 PM
Comedian Russell Brand sentenced to more than a decade in prison
The judge referred to Brand as a “sexual predator”
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