Russell Brand jailed for 10.5 years for rape and assault

· Politics · United Kingdom

British comedian and broadcaster Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others around two decades ago. Judge Joel Bennathan called Brand a "sexual predator" who had shown "casual, arrogant disregard of any woman's right to say no". Brand, 51, showed no emotion. His former partner, TV producer Jemima Goldsmith, said he had physically assaulted her and accused him of "violence, coercive control and abuse".

Why it matters：The high-profile conviction of a once-celebrated star highlights how past abuse allegations against public figures are increasingly pursued in court.

Key points

  • Brand was convicted of raping one woman and assaulting three others.
  • The judge called him a "sexual predator".
  • Jemima Goldsmith made new allegations after the sentencing.

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