Russell Brand Found Guilty: Ian Collins Breaks the News Live
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Ian Collins broke the news live on Talk as Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. Brand was acquitted of two further rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. He is due to be sentenced on Monday.
As the verdicts came in, Ian was joined by Alex Dibble, Deputy Head of News at Talk, and former Daily Mail showbiz journalist Nicole Lampert to examine the breaking developments, the reaction and the significance of the verdict.
Wendy Joseph KC, former senior judge and author, joined the programme to explain the legal implications of the convictions, the trial process and what happens next.
Former Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley also gave his perspective on the investigation, the evidence and the wider implications of the case.
A major breaking-news special covering the verdict, the courtroom developments and the future of Russell Brand.
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