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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
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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 is jailed for ten-and-a-half years after he is found guilty of raping one o...".
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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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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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Daily Mail UKNews report · Nov 9, 4:46 PM
Russell Brand is jailed for ten-and-a-half years after he is found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women
The disgraced comedian, 51, will be moved to a prison for sex offenders amid reports he has spent the his first three days behind bars cowering in his cell at HMP Wandsworth.
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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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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 BlazeNews report · Nov 9, 6:23 PM
Russell Brand receives shocking sentence for rape and sexual assault
shocking
A judge in Britain handed down a stark sentence for comedian and movie star Russell Brand. The 51-year-old was convicted of four of seven charges related to various incidents where he alleg...
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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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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Nov 9, 6:03 PM
Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault
Russell Brand told his wife, who has supported him in court throughout the rape case, "we'll be OK", before being led down to the cells
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