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“Russell Brand had an 'arrogant disregard for a woman’s right to say no', sentencing judge says”
“Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand believed he could act “how you liked and when you liked, unhindered by the rules by which decent people live”.”
Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years for raping and sexually assaulting women
Key points
- Mr Justice Bennathan sentenced Russell Brand to 10.5 years in prison.
- Brand was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
- The judge described Brand as arrogant and entitled with contempt for boundaries.
- Victims' impact statements highlighted fear, distress, and difficulties reporting.
- Brand will serve two-thirds of the sentence before release on licence.
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