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Welcome to the real ‘Crystal Lake': Visiting the New Jersey town where ‘Friday the 13th' was filmed

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM · 1 min read
Welcome to the real ‘Crystal Lake': Visiting the New Jersey town where ‘Friday the 13th' was filmed — Coral Gables Health news

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator.” Brand, 51, denied the charges and testified that he was obsessed with sex as a young man and once led a promiscuous life but had never forced anyone to do something against their will. Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault. The jury of eight men and four women in Southwark Crown Court deliberated more than eight hours over two days. Known for risqué stand-up routines and battles with drugs and alcohol, Brand rose to prominence in the early 2000s, hosting television programs and his own BBC radio

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