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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. Grouped from 17 articles across 10 sources.

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CBS NewsNov 10, 2026, 12:38 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.

The GuardianNov 9, 2026, 6:03 PM

Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

Judge tells disgraced actor and comedian he had displayed ‘casual, arrogant disregard of any woman’s right to say no’ Jemima Goldsmith says ex-partner Russell Brand physically assaulted her Russell Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Monday after a judge praised his victims’ bravery and accused him of living “unhindered by the rules by which decent people live”. As the judge, Mr Justice Bennathan, sentenced Brand for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, he said he had told the trial “a series of lies”. The disgraced comedian had displayed a “casual, arrogant disregard of any woman’s right to say no”, he said. Continue reading...

NBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 12:30 PM

Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assaults

The 51-year-old comedian and actor was found guilty in a British court last week.

The Globe and MailNov 9, 2026, 11:45 AM

Russell Brand sentenced to 10½ years in prison for rape and sexual assaults

The 51-year-old actor-comedian had asserted he was innocent and all his encounters were consensual

ABC NewsNov 9, 2026, 5:21 PM

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault

The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

The GuardianNov 9, 2026, 5:07 PM

Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault offences – as it happened

Disgraced comedian must serve two-thirds of the 10 years and six month sentence before he will be eligible for parole Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison Proceedings are beginning now. Chief prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC is up on her feet. She’ll be the first to deliver remarks. The sentencing has been pushed back as court staff attempt to rearrange the courtroom so one of the victims can be protected, PA reports. Continue reading...

NBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 3:40 PM

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault

Actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in a British prison for rape and sexual assault. Brand's victims told the court that they are still living with daily trauma because of what happened to them. NBC News' Danny Cevallos explains how Brand's sentence was determined.

DWNov 9, 2026, 2:30 PM

Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault convictions

The former comedian was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others last week. The judge referred to Brand as a "predator."

ABC AustraliaNov 9, 2026, 2:35 PM

Russell Brand jailed for more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was found guilty last week of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to four women between 2004 and 2009.

The Straits TimesNov 9, 2026, 9:53 AM

UK's Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail for rape, sexual assault

LONDON, Nov 9 - Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain's most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10-and-a-half years on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more around two decades ago.

CBS NewsNov 9, 2026, 1:41 PM

Russell Brand set to be sentenced for rape, sexual assault convictions

Russell Brand is set to be sentenced in Britain for rape and sexual assault convictions. Holly Williams reports.

Al JazeeraNov 9, 2026, 8:08 PM

Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years over sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman

EuronewsNov 9, 2026, 3:29 PM

British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault

The British comedian was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday following a four-week trial.

Al JazeeraNov 9, 2026, 2:42 PM

UK court hands comedian Russell Brand 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault

Brand was convicted last week of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more between 2004 ​and 2009.

EuronewsNov 9, 2026, 3:51 PM

Moment judge sentences Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault

British comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison after being convicted of rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009.

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.

The GuardianNov 9, 2026, 7:27 PM

Jemima Goldsmith says ex-partner Russell Brand physically assaulted her

TV producer, who was in relationship with ex-comedian that reportedly ended in 2014, accuses him of ‘violence, coercive control and abuse’ Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault Jemima Goldsmith has said Russell Brand physically assaulted her and she accused him of “violence, coercive control and abuse”. The 52-year-old TV producer said she has always been “strongly and unequivocally” on the side of Brand’s victims as she opened up about her own “painful” experience with her former partner in a social media post on Monday. Continue reading...

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