Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault
A London judge handed down the term after a jury convicted Brand on four of seven counts.
British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison at Southwark Crown Court in London. Judge Bennathan delivered the sentence on Monday.
A jury found Brand guilty of raping a woman he met at one of his shows in 2009 and of sexually assaulting three women at a bar, a radio station and a TV studio between 2004 and 2009. He was found not guilty on two other rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault. Brand denies all charges.
Four of the women gave victim impact statements before sentencing. One said the attack has stayed with her every day, and another said she felt she would not be believed because of Brand's fame. London police said Brand used his fame to prey on women.
Key points
- Brand received a sentence of 10 years and six months.
- He was convicted on four of seven counts, including one count of rape.
- Six women brought the charges against him.
- Brand denies all charges.
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