Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault
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Summary
A Southwark Crown Court judge sentenced Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison after a jury convicted him of rape and sexually assaulting three women. The offences took place between 2004 and 2009; Brand was cleared of three other charges, and police are investigating two further rape allegations.Key Facts
- Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
- A jury convicted him of raping a 21-year-old fan and sexually assaulting three other women.
- The offences involved separate incidents between 2004 and 2009.
- Brand was cleared of two other rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
- The trial lasted four weeks at Southwark Crown Court.
- The Metropolitan Police said Brand is under investigation over two further rape allegations.
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