Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years over sexual assault charges

Russell Brand, 51, was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009. He is now serving more than a decade in prison following his conviction on November 10, 2026. The trial at Southwark Crown Court began on October 13, lasting several weeks as Brand faced seven charges related to six women.

The prosecution claimed Brand, known for being a "ruthless and calculated sexual predator," assaulted the victims in various locations including hotel rooms, workplaces, toilet cubicles, bars, and his home. He pleaded not guilty but was convicted despite this.

Since the verdict, several individuals have come forward with additional information about Brand's alleged misconduct, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The court's handling of victim testimonies has also been criticized as "shocking and depressing" by a Labour minister, amid broader criticism of Brand’s defense team for attempting to downplay his actions during the trial.

A lawyer for Brand reportedly earned around £1 million defending him throughout the case.