Rapist Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months

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9 Nov 2026 • 10:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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Rapist Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months

  • Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
  • The 51-year-old was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of raping a fan in 2009 and sexually assaulting three women between 2004 and 2009.
  • Victims described Brand as a sexual predator with no remorse during his sentencing hearing on Monday.
  • Brand's wife, Laura, attended the court hearing and is reportedly sticking by her husband following his conviction.
  • The Metropolitan Police revealed that further allegations against the former TV and radio host are currently being investigated.

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