Bear Grylls, the adventurer and television host known for “Man vs. Wild,” spoke out on Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction after helping to baptize him in 2024.
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday at his high-profile criminal trial in London. He was acquitted of two further charges of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. Brand has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations. After the sentencing, Brand was remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday.
Grylls made headlines in 2024 when he was present for Brand’s christening in the Thames, less than a year after the first allegations against Brand were revealed in the Sunday Times and Channel 4’s docuseries “Dispatches.” After the allegations were made public, Brand converted to Christianity and has been vocal about his religion on his social media.
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However, he added: “It is true that justice has been done. I cannot imagine how difficult this time has been for the victims, the heroes of the time.”
Six women gave evidence against Brand during the trial over alleged incidents that occurred between 1999 and 2009. After the verdict was read, the Metropolitan Police announced that they were currently investigating further allegations of rape against Brand by two women.
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