UK. – British comedian and actor Russell Brand (51) was sentenced on Monday 9 November at Southwark Crown Court in London to 10 years and six months imprisonment for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. A jury found him guilty on 5 November following a four-week trial. The offences against four women were committed between 2004 and 2009.
Andy Furphy, detective superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, praised the women's courage following sentencing for reporting the offences and persisting through the trial. Statements about the impact of the offences on all four women were read out during sentencing proceedings in court. Brand's name will remain on the sex offenders register for life.
Sources: Metropolitan Police, cps.gov.uk, ITV News
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