Russell Brand receives 10‑year‑plus prison term for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in a London court after convictions for rape and three sexual assaults, noting victims' bravery.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Russell Brand was handed a prison term of ten years and six months on Monday after a Crown Court in Southwark found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The verdict stems from a 2009 rape of a fan and assaults against three other women, each of whom provided testimony during the trial.
Judge Joel Bennathan commended the victims for their bravery and condemned Brand for living without regard for the standards most people observe.
This sentencing adds to a series of legal setbacks for the former comedian and actor, whose public profile has been tarnished by multiple abuse allegations.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
