Russell Brand Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault Convictions by UK Court

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. The sentence was handed down by London’s Southwark Crown Court on Monday. Brand was found guilty last week of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009.

The media personality, known for his outspoken stand-up routines and past struggles with addiction, maintained his innocence, claiming all his encounters were consensual. However, a jury comprising eight men and four women convicted him on Thursday of attacking four of his six accusers. He was acquitted of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Victims of Brand delivered impactful statements during the sentencing hearing, detailing the profound trauma inflicted by his actions. Further details are expected.