An English court judge sentenced comedian Russell Brand to 10 years and 6 months in prison after he was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting multiple victims.
On Monday, 9 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Southwark Crown Court in London sentenced Russell Brand, a 51-year-old English actor, comedian, and presenter, to 10 years and 6 months in prison after a jury found him guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman and sexually assaulting three other women.
Last week, Brand was convicted on four counts: he raped a 21-year-old fan in 2009 after meeting her at one of his shows in West London. The accuser stated that they engaged in threesome sexual activity at the venue before continuing for several days at Brand's home.
However, on their second encounter, it became rape when Brand forced anal intercourse on her and ignored her pleas to stop.
Additionally, Brand was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, including groping an MTV employee at a London bar in 2004, kissing and fondling another woman at her workplace in 2005, and coercing a different woman to massage and sexually assault her in 2009.
However, the jury acquitted him on two other rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
During Monday’s sentencing, Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand used his intelligence, charm, and good humor as a cover, becoming a "sexual predator," emphasizing that regardless of how women dress or what they drink, they always have the right to say no.
"No matter how women dress, where they go, or what they drink, they still have the right to say 'no' and to seek justice in criminal court when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent," the judge said.
Russell Brand previously admitted in court to being promiscuous and having a strong interest in sex but insisted that all relationships were consensual.
Brand showed no signs of panic after hearing the verdict, turning to his current wife, Laura Gallacher, and saying, "We'll be okay," before being taken away by officers.
During the testimony, all four victims submitted statements describing the psychological wounds they have endured for years due to Russell Brand's actions.
A victim sexually assaulted in 2004 at a central London bar said, "During the years he was rising to fame, it was impossible to avoid seeing him in the media while he was celebrated for his disgusting behavior towards women as if it were a joke... Many times, I felt sick seeing him so brazen, thinking he could do anything without consequences."
The victim raped in 2009 stated in a court-read statement that she turned to alcohol to "escape the terrible feelings and memories."
Another victim assaulted in 2005 described Brand as a "remorseless sexual predator who showed no remorse for the impact his actions had on my life." A former Channel 4 employee victim expressed concern that this incident "will haunt me every day" and feared repercussions from speaking out.
Detective Inspector Andy Furphy said, "Today's verdict is a landmark because it means Russell Brand has been punished and held accountable for his crimes... The courage of the victims who spoke out not only led to this outcome but also encourages others who have suffered sexual violence to seek help and report it."
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Source:cnn