The Press Room | November 5, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026. A dated digest of verified reporting and court-record links.
Today’s essential desk check and archive report. Earlier Idaho Four court proceedings remain dated to their original filings. The December 10 hearing was scheduled by an October 29, 2026 notice; its mention here is an upcoming-calendar reminder, not a new ruling.
BREAKING VERDICT | NOVEMBER 5, 2026
Russell Brand Convicted on Four Sexual Offense Charges
At Southwark Crown Court, jurors found Russell Brand guilty of one rape and three sexual assault charges and not guilty on three other counts. He was remanded in custody. Sentencing is reported for November 9, but no sentence has yet been imposed. The full dated report explains all seven outcomes and cites contemporary courtroom reporting.
ARCHIVE REPORTING | MAY 2, 2024
Why the May 14 Discovery Hearing Did Not Stay Closed
The original May 2 order closed a planned hearing. The later May 14 order canceled that date, withdrew the closure, and reset public and closed proceedings. Both dates are documented.
ARCHIVE REPORTING | MAY 23, 2024
Cellphone Records and Surveillance at the Discovery Hearing
Public reporting about questioning of Detective Lawrence Mowery is separated from the later closed IGG discussion. The article does not present the public hearing report as a verbatim transcript.
COURT DATE WATCH | NOTICE FILED OCTOBER 29, 2026
December 10 Hearing on Judge Disqualification
The post-conviction court scheduled a December 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time hearing on the motion to disqualify Judge Steven Hippler in Boise. The motion remains undecided; this is not a new plea ruling.