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Russell Brand appeared before Judge Mr Justice Bennathan at Southwark Crown Court on Monday and was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and three counts of sexual assault. The judge described Brand as a "sexual predator" who lied and showed "staggering arrogance."
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Russell Brand, a 51-year-old comedian, broadcaster, and actor, was sentenced on November 9, 2026, to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault. The charges stemmed from incidents involving six women over ten years, occurring in various locations including hotel rooms, workplaces, a bar's toilet cubicle, and his home address. Judge Joel Bennathan described Brand as a "sexual predator" during the sentencing at Southwark Crown Court in London. One victim testified that she feared contracting HIV after being anally penetrated without her consent during one assault. The sentence will be served for two-thirds of its duration before Brand is released on license, with conditions to follow post-release.

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Southwark Crown Court

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Russell Brand PERSON · 2× Bennathan PERSON · 1× Brand PERSON · 1× Southwark Crown Court ORG · 1×

Narrative

Passing sentence at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand was a "sexual predator" who told a "series of lies" and had displayed "staggering arrogance".
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Watch: Moment judge sentences Russell Brand in court asserted
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Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and three counts of sexual assault. asserted
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Passing sentence at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand was a "sexual predator" who told a "series of lies" and had displayed "staggering arrogance". asserted
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