More criminal allegations made about Russell Brand since trial began

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10 Nov 2026 • 7:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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More criminal allegations made about Russell Brand since trial began

  • Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults.
  • The Metropolitan Police are assessing further criminal allegations and information provided about Brand during and since the trial.
  • Following his sentencing, former partner Jemima Goldsmith publicly accused Brand of historical violence, coercive control, and abuse.
  • Mr Justice Bennathan criticised Brand's staggering arrogance during sentencing, describing him as a sexual predator with a casual disregard for consent.
  • Brand is expected to serve two-thirds of his custodial sentence before being released on licence, and he will remain on the sex offenders' register for life.

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