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Russell Brand Guilty of Rape, Faces Custody After London Trial
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Russell Brand Guilty of Rape, Faces Custody After London Trial

British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday at Southwark Crown Court. He was acquitted of two rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault. Judge Joel Bennathan ruled that Brand must be remanded into custody and will be sentenced on Monday. “You’ve been convicted of a number of offences including rape,” Bennathan said. “The consequence of that is inevitably a significant custodial term.”

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Macron Promises Measures to Address French Protests Amid Rising Unrest
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Macron Promises Measures to Address French Protests Amid Rising Unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that his government would introduce “concrete measures” to address student and public demands over education, living costs, and inequality, following weeks of nationwide protests marked by violence and unrest. “I have asked the government to respond to the legitimate demands that lie at the root of this social movement,” he said during a visit to Marseille, where he inspected damage from earlier demonstrations.

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