World News for Students of English

11-11-2026 07:00

British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual attack in a London court. Following the verdict, police leaders say they expect more victims to come forward with new claims.

One of them explained that seeing a famous person held responsible gives other victims confidence to speak up. Brand, a former Hollywood actor once married to singer Katy Perry, now faces a long time in prison. British Prime Minister thanked the brave women who spoke out about his terrible crimes.

Police are already looking into other complaints against Brand, including one from a girl who was 16 years old at the time. The 51-year-old former star will go to court for his formal sentencing.

Difficult words: rape (the crime of forcing another person to have sex without their consent), victim (a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event), sentencing (the official proceeding where a judge gives a verdict).

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