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Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison After Rape, Sexual Assault Convictions
Jurors found him guilty of rape and sexual assault after a four-week trial, and the judge said his fame created a power imbalance.
- On Monday, Russell Brand was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court. Judge Mr Justice Bennathan described the 51-year-old as a "sexual predator" for crimes against four women between 2004 and 2009.
- Last week, a jury convicted Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial. He was cleared of two further rape charges and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
- Victim impact statements described feeling "powerless" due to Brand's influence, while Mr Justice Bennathan remarked he showed "a casual and arrogant disregard for a woman's right to say no." The judge added his entourage indulged his "dreadful behaviour."
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham praised the victims' bravery, vowing to be "relentless in making whatever improvements we can" to support systems. The Metropolitan Police revealed Brand remains under investigation over two further rape allegations.
- By the end of next year, the Prime Minister plans to establish rape and serious sexual offence teams in every police force. This initiative aims to provide victims the confidence to come forward with their allegations.
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Russell Brand Jailed for 10.5 Years as Judge Slams Star Who Thought Fame Meant 'You Could Act How You Liked'
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. He was acquitted of three other charges.
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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault - Regional Media News
Actor Russell Brand was sentenced Monday in a U.K. courtroom to 10 years and 6 months in prison after he was found guilty last week of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four victims. Before Brand's sentencing, Judge Joel Bennathan [...]
The abuse has been described as an "open secret" in media circles in the UK. Now Russell Brand has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for rape - but the question of why he wasn't stopped sooner remains.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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