Russell Brand taken to jail after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault; what happens next for the comedian?

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been taken into custody after a London jury found him guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The verdict marks a major turning point in the case against the former television star, who denied all charges. Russell was refused bail and will remain behind bars until his sentencing, scheduled for Monday, November 9. The judge said the convictions meant Brand faced a “significant custodial term,” according to The Guardian.

What was Russell Brand found guilty of?

The 51-year-old was convicted at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, November 5, following a four-week trial. The charges involved four women and incidents dating from 1999 to 2009. Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.