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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's father declares 'they've got it wrong' after his son is jailed for 10 years and six months
Russell Brand's father, Ron, has told GB News of his outrage after his son was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault.Speaking to GB News National Reporter Will Godley, Mr Brand said the judge has "got it wrong" and claimed that women "chased him".He told GB News: "The women chased and were all over him, eating him. My sister, now 88, used to say, 'Russell, you give too much of yourself'.As Will told Mr Brand …
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UK comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault
Former actor and comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault by a London court. Judge Joel Bennathan described Brand as a "sexual predator" whose fame protected him until 2023.
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