OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Judge blasts Russell Brand’s ‘staggering arrogance’ as rapist jailed for 10 years”
“Mr Justice Bennathan accused the disgraced star, who was supported by his wife during his sentencing, of showing a ‘casual, arrogant disregard for any woman’s right to say no’”
Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison
Key points
- Judge Mr Justice Bennathan sentenced Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison.
- Brand will serve at least two-thirds of the sentence before possible release.
- The judge described Brand’s conduct as a ‘casual, arrogant disregard’ for consent.
- Victims testified about trauma and described Brand’s fame masking abusive behavior.
- Brand was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
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