Actor Russell Brand appeared to have accepted his fate before his sexual assault trial ever began. According to a Tuesday (November 10) report from TMZ.
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Russell Brand Hosted 'Going Away' Party Before Trial Started
Per the outlet, Brand threw a "going-away" party before his sexual assault trial. The Get Him to The Greek actor hosted a beach-themed soirée. The event took place at Dayton Beach in Florida on September 27.
In photos of the event obtained by TMZ, Russell is all smiles. He wears sunglasses and a white T-shirt with the word "reborn" sprawled across his chest in black letters. Along with a rosary bead to complete the look. Brand appeared to be in a celebratory mood as he posed for several photos with attendees at the event.
A source close to the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star told the outlet that the guest list was about 100 people. This included his friends and family. As well as people from his church and Path of Grace Recovery - a faith-based nonprofit residential recovery program dedicated to helping women overcome drug and alcohol addiction.
While the event was not intended to be a send-off for the star actor, the source says that it indeed felt like one. Everyone was aware that he was about to stand trial for sexual assault in the United Kingdom. He also reportedly told one of the guests that he "might be going away for a long time" during the party.
Actor Received Decade-Long Prison Sentence
Over seven sexual offense allegations had been made against the actor. The Get Him to The Greek star was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
On Monday (November 8), Brand was sentenced to over 10 years in prison by Mr Justice Bennathan. During his sentencing, Judge Bennathan slammed the actor. He said that Brand felt that his level of celebrity would make him exempt from consequences.
"[You thought that] fame meant you could act how you liked, when you liked, unhindered by the rules by which decent people live," he told the actor (via Fox News Digital).
Brand will be eligible for parole in November 2033.
