BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The comedian and actor, 51, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. The charges dated from 1999 to 2009 and concerned six women.
They are all entitled to lifelong anonymity BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
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