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Megyn Kelly, Elon Musk decry Russell Brand conviction and sentence
Chicago Tribune • • world
Key Points:
- Russell Brand, the British actor and conspiracy podcaster, was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009, charges he denies.
- Conservative figures including former Fox News host Megyn Kelly and billionaire Elon Musk publicly expressed outrage and skepticism over Brand's conviction and sentencing.
- Musk called the sentence "unjust" on social media and had previously defended Brand's character, while Kelly repeatedly stated she does not believe the charges against him.
- Brand admitted in an earlier interview to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30, claiming it was legal and that he was a different person at the time.
- Brand, married to author Laura Gallacher with whom he has three children, told her "We’ll be OK" after being taken to jail.
