UK Court Jails Comedian Russell Brand for 10.5 Years Over Rape and Sexual Assault
London's Southwark Crown Court on Monday sentenced British comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison. He was convicted last week of offences against four women.
London's Southwark Crown Court on Monday, 9 November, sentenced British comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison. He was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, bringing the criminal case against the well-known media figure to the sentencing stage.
The offences were committed between 2004 and 2009. Brand is known for provocative stand-up routines and for his struggles with drugs and alcohol.
The jury's verdict
A jury of eight men and four women on Thursday convicted Brand of attacking four of the six women who had accused him. At the same time, he was cleared of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Brand has maintained that he is innocent and that all of his encounters were consensual.
Statements from victims
During the sentencing hearing, the victims delivered powerful statements describing the trauma the attacks had caused them.
The original report was an early version, and further details on the case are expected.
