UK court hands comedian Russel Brand 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault
Summary
A London court sentenced comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison after a jury convicted him of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The offenses occurred between 2004 and 2009; Brand said he was innocent and that the encounters were consensual.Key Facts
- Southwark Crown Court handed down the sentence on Monday.
- The jury convicted Brand of rape and sexual assault involving four of six accusers.
- The jury cleared Brand of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.
- The jury consisted of eight men and four women.
- The offenses took place between 2004 and 2009.
- During sentencing, victims described the trauma caused by the attacks.
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