Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months for sexual offenses

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. The BBC, the London Evening Standard, irishtimes.com, and RTE.ie reported that the sentencing took place on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London. [4][6][7][8][12]

The sentence followed a four-week trial, according to BBC News. Brand was convicted of raping one woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others, CBS News, irishtimes.com, and the Daily Mail reported. The Guardian and irishtimes.com reported that the trial judge criticized Brand for displaying a casual, arrogant disregard of any woman's right to say no. [1][2][4][5][6]

Police have received multiple new reports of sexual abuse since Brand was convicted, the Daily Mail reported. The outlet added that further charges could follow within weeks. [1]

Brand rose to prominence as a media personality, host, and Hollywood actor, with major film roles in St Trinian's, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Get Him to the Greek. As FTMQ News reported earlier, a jury found Brand guilty on four of seven charges. [13][17]