- Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court for raping a fan in 2009 and sexually assaulting three female media workers.
- Mr Justice Bennathan condemned Brand's "staggering arrogance", describing him as a sexual predator who abused his celebrity status to prey on women.
- Following the sentencing, Brand's father Ron Brand defended his son, suggesting he was the true victim and alleging that the jury could have been corrupt.
- The court heard testimony regarding offences committed against staff at Channel 4, MTV, and Capital Radio between 2004 and 2009, as well as the rape of a fan after a gig.
- Brand was acquitted of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault, while his defence barrister said his family is facing total devastation.
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