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russell brand He has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Brand was found guilty of sexual offenses involving four women in a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Russell Brand will have to face consequences after guilty verdict
according to sky NewsThe sentence relates to sexual offenses committed against four women between 2004 and 2009. Brand received an additional sentence of nine years for rape and three for sexual assault charges. However, the judge reduced the total sentence by one year due to some mitigating circumstances.
These include time elapsed since the crimes and lack of prior convictions. Judge Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand would likely serve two-thirds of his sentence before being released on licence.
During the sentencing, the judge criticized Brand’s attitude towards women. As reported, the judge declared that Brand’s crimes appeared to be linked to the belief that Brand’s celebrity status had allowed him to do so. disregard for consent in women. He also praised the complainants for their “determination and bravery” in giving their testimony.
In 2009 Brand faced serious crime relating to a woman following a comedy performance at the Hammersmith Apollo. The judge said Brand had initially had consensual sex before removing his condom and raping the woman. The incident had a lasting impact on the victim, who later developed a problem with alcohol.
Other crimes involved include two incidents in 2004 and 2005 and one incident in 2009. The first involved attacks on women in a Soho bar and radio station Choice FM. The 2009 incident involved a female colleague working on a Channel 4 project.
Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.
One of his victims described Brand as a “sexual predator who has no remorse”. He also expressed hope that the brand would not be able to continue his misdeeds against more women.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).