Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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Summary
A Southwark Crown Court judge sentenced Russell Brand to 10 and a half years in prison after a jury convicted him of rape and three sexual assaults. Brand was acquitted of two other rape counts and attempted indecent assault; he is expected to serve at least seven years in prison before serving the remainder under restrictions.Key Facts
- The jury found Brand guilty of raping a woman at his west London home in 2009.
- The jury convicted Brand of groping a woman at a London bar in 2004 and sexually assaulting a woman at a London radio station in 2004 and 2005.
- The court sentenced Brand to nine years for rape and 18 months for the sexual assaults.
- Six women made allegations against Brand covering the period from 1999 to 2009.
- The judge denied Brand bail after the verdict, and Brand remained in custody before sentencing.
- Brand pleaded not guilty to all charges and was acquitted of two rape counts and an attempted indecent assault charge.
- Police were investigating additional rape allegations made by two women, according to the article.
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