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British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in London.
- The offenses occurred between 2004 and 2009, including the rape of a woman at Brand's home in 2009 and sexual assaults at a bar, radio station, and TV studio.
- Six women testified against Brand during the high-profile trial, with four victim impact statements read in court describing lasting trauma and fear caused by Brand's actions.
- Brand denied all charges, claiming never to have engaged in non-consensual sex, but the judge labeled him a "sexual predator" and praised the bravery of the victims who came forward.
- Brand was seen holding rosary beads and accompanied by his wife and father during sentencing, while the prosecution highlighted aggravating factors such as Brand removing a condom during the rape.
