India, Nov. 6 -- Britain's most high-profile broadcaster, comedian, and Hollywood actor turned influencer Russel Brand was convicted in one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a London court on Thursday after 8 hours and 30 minutes of deliberations.

Brand was described as a ruthless sexual predator, and prosecutors said he was obsessed with sex and used women to satisfy his needs, viewing them as commodities. The sentencing is scheduled for Monday, 9th November, where he would face a prison term.

Former husband of US pop star Katy Perry, he rose to fame in the 2000s in Britain, hosting a spin-off show to "Big Brother" on Channel 4. During the 2000s, he became a regular fixture on television and radio, and went on to star...