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Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

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What happened Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
The headline split The left frames it as "Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault". The right frames it as "Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults".
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54 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftRussell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial

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CenterRussell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

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Right / center-rightComedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Nov 5, 2:38 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Nov 5, 2:38 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Nov 5, 2:28 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Nov 5, 3:04 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Nov 5, 2:38 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Nov 5, 3:04 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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ABC NewsNews report · Nov 5, 2:38 PM

Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial

Brand, 51, had denied the charges, pleading not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Nov 5, 2:29 PM

Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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Global News (Canada)News report · Nov 5, 3:10 PM

Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

The British actor and comedian will be sentenced on Monday, Judge Joel Bennathan said, according to the Associated Press. He was taken into custody.

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iNews (UK)News report · Nov 5, 2:24 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The 51-year-old celebrity has been told to expect a 'significant' prison sentence and was remanded in custody following a trial at Southwark Crown Court

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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · Nov 5, 2:57 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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Metro UKNews report · Nov 5, 2:17 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The allegations spanned a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009.

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Not the BeeNews report · Nov 5, 3:40 PM

London jury finds Russell Brand guilty of rape, sexual assault

Big news out of Britain in the trial of the Hollywood actor turned political commentator Russell Brand.

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The Hill HomeNews report · Nov 5, 3:07 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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The Post MillennialNews report · Nov 5, 2:43 PM

BREAKING: Russell Brand found guilty of 1 count of rape, 3 counts of sexual assault in UK

Justice Bennathan told Brand that he would be given a “significant custodial term."

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Toronto SunNews report · Nov 5, 3:42 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault

Brand, 51, firmly denied all the charges, saying the incidents had either been consensual, reinvented or re-imagined

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WGN NewsNews report · Nov 5, 2:58 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a “significant” pr...

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ABC News Australia Top StoriesNews report · Nov 5, 2:28 PM

Breaking: Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would face "inevitably a significant custodial sentence".

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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Nov 5, 3:33 PM

Russell Brand found guilty after London trial. What happens now?

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in London. The actor and comedian now faces sentencing and prison.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Nov 5, 2:43 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court

British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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CBS News WorldNews report · Nov 5, 3:33 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Nov 5, 3:33 PM

Russell Brand found guilty after London trial. What happens now?

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in London. The actor and comedian now faces sentencing and prison.

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Daily MailNews report · Nov 5, 3:38 PM

Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults - and faces further charges after being accused of raping two more women, including schoolgirl, 16

He had faced seven charges, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women. He had denied all the charges

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Fox NewsNews report · Nov 5, 1:48 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a U.K. court on Thursday. He is expected to be sentenced on Monday.

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France 24News report · Nov 5, 2:26 PM

British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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GB NewsNews report · Nov 5, 2:18 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been found guilty of one rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. Brand stood outside the door of the dock in the moments prior to the jury's verd...

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The Herald (Scotland)News report · Nov 5, 2:21 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults

Russell Brand found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three sexual assaults. The comedian faces a custodial sentence at sentencing hearing

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Irish IndependentNews report · Nov 5, 2:21 PM

Russell Brand faces jail sentence of ‘some length’ after rape and sexual assault conviction

Judge warns comedian he will be jailed for some time after jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

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India TodayNews report · Nov 5, 2:35 PM

British comedian Russell Brand found guilty in rape, sexual assault trial

British comedian Russell Brand found guilty in rape sexual assault trial

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Irish TimesNews report · Nov 5, 2:21 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of raping woman and sexually assaulting three others

Former comedian will be sentenced on Monday and faces ‘significant custodial term’

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Nov 5, 3:08 PM

Actor Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault, faces 'significant' prison term

​A London jury has convicted actor and comedian Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He now faces a 'significant' prison term.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Nov 5, 2:34 PM

Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault by London jury

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Nov 5, 3:10 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape, three sexual assaults

Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations, including a radio station, the set of a DVD recording and Brand's home...

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Nov 5, 2:47 PM

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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MediaiteNews report · Nov 5, 2:29 PM

BREAKING: Comedian Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sex Assault

Russell Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a jury deliberated in his trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The post BREAKING: Comedian R...

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The Mirror UKNews report · Nov 5, 2:36 PM

Russell Brand found guilty as rapist star immediately jailed by judge – live

Comedian and actor Russell Brand closed his eyes in court as he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault today - and has been remanded in custody

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NBC NewsNews report · Nov 5, 2:26 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sex assault

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty/not guilty of several charges of rape and sexual assault by a London court.

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NewsweekNews report · Nov 5, 2:39 PM

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape

Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at his trial in London.

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The New York TimesNews report · Nov 5, 3:43 PM

Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial You Tuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”

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OregonianNews report · Nov 5, 3:33 PM

Russell Brand found guilty after London trial. What happens now?

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in London. The actor and comedian now faces sentencing and prison.

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Las Vegas Review-JournalNews report · Nov 5, 2:46 PM

Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.

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Rolling StoneNews report · Nov 5, 2:24 PM

Russell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial

Actor-comedian faced seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, from six women

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RTE IrelandNews report · Nov 5, 2:21 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assaults

Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.

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The ScotsmanNews report · Nov 5, 2:24 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Brand, 51, preyed on women he encountered while becoming one of Britain’s best-known stand-up comedians, a lauded TV and radio host, and a Hollywood movie star.

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Nov 5, 2:25 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Brand was taken into custody but will make a bail application after he was convicted by a London jury of one count of rape and three sexual assaults, and acquitted on three other charges.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Nov 5, 2:25 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Brand was taken into custody but will make a bail application after he was convicted by a London jury of one count of rape and three sexual assaults, and acquitted on three other charges.

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The Daily BeastNews report · Nov 5, 2:28 PM

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

James Manning / Getty Images Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at a court in the U.K. “You have been convicted of a number of offen...

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Globe and MailNews report · Nov 5, 2:26 PM

Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Judge says he would be sentenced on Monday and faces a lengthy prison term

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The Guardian UKNews report · Nov 5, 2:26 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Judge says actor and comedian faces ‘significant custodial term’ after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting three others Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman an...

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The National (Scotland)News report · Nov 5, 2:17 PM

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault

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Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Nov 5, 3:10 PM

UK court convicts Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault

A British jury has convicted comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The defendant was being tried at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The j...

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Nov 5, 2:21 PM

London jury convicts actor Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault

​A jury convicted actor and comedian Russell Brand on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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Details30/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 54 sources
30/99 Wording GapHigh confidence54 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 74 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Nov 5, 1:48 PM: Fox News joined the source map.

Nov 5, 2:17 PM: The National (Scotland) joined the source map.

Nov 5, 2:17 PM: Metro UK joined the source map.

Nov 5, 2:18 PM: GB News joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 30/99 and story health is stable · 74 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.