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Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape
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The clear picture
What happened
A London court sentenced Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison after his conviction for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Euronews says the jury returned guilty verdicts on one rape count and three sexual-assault counts following a four-week trial.
Latest development
The New York Times reports that the sentencing judge said Brand had shown a “casual, arrogant disregard” for women’s wishes.
Why it matters
The 10-and-a-half-year custodial sentence formalizes the penalty for the rape and sexual-assault convictions involving four women.
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Coverage expanded from 1 to 10 attributed publishers.
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Sources
Compiled from 10 independent publishers The New York Times · Euronews · CBS News · ABC News · The Hill · France 24 · Al Jazeera · NPR · DW · Fox News
The New York Times emphasises “Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape”; Euronews leads with “British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape, sexual…”.
- The New York TimesRussell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape ↗
- EuronewsBritish comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault ↗
- CBS NewsRussell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault ↗
- ABC NewsRussell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault ↗
- The HillRussell Brand sentenced to 10 1/2 years for rape and sexual assaults ↗
- France 24Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months for rape and sexual assault ↗
- Al JazeeraUK court hands comedian Russell Brand 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault ↗
- NPRBritish comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault ↗
- The New York TimesMegyn Kelly, Elon Musk and Others Defend Russell Brand After Rape Conviction ↗
- DWRussell Brand sentenced to over 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault convictions ↗
- Fox NewsRussell Brand sentenced after rape, sexual assault convictions in UK ↗
- The New York TimesRussell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape ↗
- CBS NewsRussell Brand set to be sentenced for rape, sexual assault convictions ↗
Bottom line
Brand’s sentencing brings the criminal case from conviction to punishment, with no further procedural steps described in the available accounts.
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- Headline updated
A London judge said the former comedy star, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault last week, had shown a “casual, arrogant disregard” for women’s wishes.
10 sources at this update - Headline updated
The former star, whom a British judge sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison on Monday, became an anti-establishment flag-bearer through conspiracy-minded commentary.
1 source at this update - First reported
Russell Brand is set to be sentenced in Britain for rape and sexual assault convictions. Holly Williams reports.
1 source at this update
Publisher timeline
- The New York TimesRussell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape ↗
- The New York TimesRussell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape ↗