“Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault”

Key points

• Brand was found guilty of one rape count and three sexual assaults by a London jury.
• Total sentence is 10 years and 6 months: nine years for rape plus 35 months for sexual assaults served concurrently.
• Judges ruled the sexual assault sentences run concurrently, with rape served consecutively.
• Investigation began in 2023 after allegations reported by multiple UK news outlets.
• Brand had faced charges of seven counts against six women, with additional charges announced later.