“Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape of fan and sexual assault of three media staffers”

Key points

• Brand was convicted of raping a 21-year-old fan and sexually assaulting three other women.
• Sentencing judge Joel Bennathan praised victims’ bravery and called Brand arrogant.
• Trial lasted four weeks at Southwark crown court with multiple victim impact statements.
• Brand was cleared of two rape charges and one attempted indecent assault.
• Police later said Brand was under investigation over two additional rape allegations.