“Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault”

Key points

• Brand sentenced to nine years for rape, plus 18 months for sexual assaults.
• Total sentence: 10 years and six months; two thirds to be served in prison.
• Four women alleged offenses between 2004 and 2009; Brand found guilty on four counts.
• Judge described Brand as a 'sexual predator' and noted 'staggering arrogance'.
• Court heard victim impact statements; police praised for evidence gathering.