Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and star of several Hollywood movies, faces a lengthy jail term after being convicted in a London court on Thursday of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three more. Prosecutors said Brand, the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry, was obsessed with sex and used women to satisfy his own desires. One victim said he treated her “like an animal”. Funny and charming when he wanted to be, but also ruthless, calculating and manipulative , the 51-year-old was interested only in getting what he wanted from women,…