Russell Brand has been handed a major sentence after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. As reported by The Mirror, he showed no emotion as the sentence was read out.
He has been sentenced to 10 years and six months for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Although he appeared emotionless, as he was led downstairs by officers, he told his wife, "We'll be OK."
Russell Brand's dad supported him when asked by media for a "message for the victims". He reportedly said, "What victims, Russell? It's the system."
Mr Justice Bennathan explained to Brand that he will serve two thirds of his sentence in jail, before he is released on licence.
Russell Brand sat in the dock as four victim impact statements were read to the court. The judge read out his remarks to the disgraced comedian before the sentencing.
"About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous. You were clever - and in many people's eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator." Mr Justice Bennathan also said that Brand had a "casual disregard of any woman's right to say no."
"Whatever women wear, wherever they go, whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no - and demand justice from the courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent," he added.
Social media posters reacted to the sentencing. One commenter wrote, "Let's hope his victims can move forward, knowing he cannot hurt anyone again." Another wrote, "a shocking fall of grace for Russell Brand."
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This Comes After Russell Brand Was Found Guilty
This comes after Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. As we reported on when it happened, the jury had two days of deliberation before they reached the guilty verdict.
However, he was found not guilty on two other counts of rape and another of attempted indecent assault. At the time, the length of his sentence was unclear, although the sentencing judge told him he would receive a "custodial sentence of some length."
We will keep you informed with any updates on this case as they come out.
