November 5, 2026
Riel Karmy-Jones KC led Suki Dhadda (2KBW) and Katie Bacon in the prosecution of comedian and actor Russell Brand, who has today (5 November 2026) been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts in relation to offences committed against four women between 2004 and 2009, following approximately eight and a half hours of deliberation.
Russell Brand was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on Monday 9 November 2026.
Riel Karmy-Jones KC has extensive experience prosecuting and defending serious sexual offences cases, including allegations of historic sexual abuse and rape and cases involving children as both victims and accused.
Katie Bacon appears for the prosecution and defence in all criminal matters in the Crown, Youth, and Magistrates’ Court. She is a CPS Grade 3 panel advocate and a Grade 2 advocate on the serious crime and fraud specialist panels.
News stories:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cmde8w42jpeyt
https://www.ft.com/content/153ecf4a-bcf9-485e-ae7d-1f88af3e9361?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/nov/05/russell-brand-found-guilty-rape-sexual-assault
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/russell-brand-trial-verdict-inside-southwark-crown-court-b3077150.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/05/russell-brand-trial-verdict/
