Russell Brand jailed for rape and sexual assault
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found British comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months and must serve at least two-thirds.
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On 5 November 2026, a jury at Southwark Crown Court found Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, while acquitting him on two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault. The cases involved six women in the United Kingdom between 1999 and 2009.
Judge Joel Bennathan revoked bail, saying the rape verdict would mean a significant custodial sentence, with sentencing due Monday next week. On 9 November, Brand was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months. Judge Bennathan called him a predator and said he must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence. Victims described shame and called him remorseless.
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Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and 6 months for rape and sexual assault
British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 years and 6 months for rape and three counts of sexual assault. Judge Joel Bennathan called him a predator and said he must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence. Brand was found guilty by a jury after a four-week trial, with victims describing shame and calling him remorseless.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in London
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found British comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, while acquitting him on two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault. The cases involved six women in the United Kingdom between 1999 and 2009. Judge Joel Bennathan revoked bail, saying the rape verdict would mean a significant custodial sentence, with sentencing due Monday next week.
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