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“Brave victim tells court she felt like ‘damaged goods’ after sexual assault One of the most powerful moments of the hearing came as a woman sexually assaulted by Brand in a Soho bar in 2004 described the lasting impact of his actions on her life.”

“British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault on Monday.”

“British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others in incidents spanning 2004 to 2009.”

“- Published Abuse in the media industry is probably still happening as organisations are not doing enough to protect women, the culture secretary has warned in the wake of Russell Brand's conviction.”

“Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has warned that Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault must be a “wake-up call” to the media world and beyond, after widespread concerns over the failures to confront his behaviour.”

“"Russell Brand used his influence, status, and fame to prey on and exploit women.”

“Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s The Media Show about Mr Brittin’s remarks, he said: “That’s a clumsy thing to say in an industry where he’s got writers and artists and it specifically affects people, they’re the first to take the blow.”

“Russell T Davies' interview will be on The Media Show, Wednesday 4.15pm BBC Radio 4 & BBC Sounds”