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Judge who sentenced Russell Brand praised for dispelling rape myths

Criminal Bar Association and campaigners hail Mr Justice Bennathan for delivering remarks with ‘piercing clarity’ The judge who sentenced Russell Brand has been praised for dispelling rape myths with “piercing… Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesNov 10, 2026, 6:11 PM
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The GuardianNov 10, 2026, 6:11 PM

Judge who sentenced Russell Brand praised for dispelling rape myths

Criminal Bar Association and campaigners hail Mr Justice Bennathan for delivering remarks with ‘piercing clarity’ The judge who sentenced Russell Brand has been praised for dispelling rape myths with “piercing clarity”. Mr Justice Bennathan’s sentencing remarks were particularly welcomed given that rape myths had played a part in the trial. He was also lauded for calling out “enablers” who witnessed sexual assaults by the comedian. Continue reading...

CBS NewsNov 10, 2026, 9:58 AM

Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault

Disgraced British television personality and Hollywood actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to prison for raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others.

CBS NewsNov 10, 2026, 12:35 AM

Judge calls Russell Brand a "sexual predator" in sentencing

British actor and comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison on Monday for raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others. Holly Williams reports.

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