- Former comedian and TV presenter Russell Brand is appearing at Southwark Crown Court for sentencing after being convicted of raping a fan in 2009 and sexually assaulting three women between 2004 and 2009.
- Trial judge Mr Justice Bennathan warned the 51-year-old to expect a significant prison sentence following the jury's guilty verdicts.
- His wife Laura Brand arrived at court ahead of the hearing, where the judge will hear victim impact statements and legal submissions before passing sentence.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed that additional allegations against Brand are currently being investigated in the wake of his convictions.
- Culture secretary Lisa Nandy warned that similar abuse is likely still taking place in the entertainment industry and urged organisations to do more to protect whistleblowers.
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