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Archived story · published November 9, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 9, 2026

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

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On November 9, 2026, Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison at London's Southwark Crown Court for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The 51-year-old actor and comedian had been convicted on November 5 for crimes committed between 2004 and 2009 against four women. Justice Joel Bennathan, who labeled Brand a "sexual predator," noted his "staggering arrogance" and "disregard" for women. Brand, who maintained his innocence and claimed all encounters were consensual, showed little emotion during the sentencing but mouthed a message of support to his wife, Laura Brand, before being led away. He will be eligible for parole after serving seven years of his sentence.

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  • Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison
  • The sentencing occurred on November 9, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court
  • Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
  • The crimes involved four women and took place between 2004 and 2009
  • Justice Joel Bennathan presided over the sentencing
  • Brand was 51 years old at the time of sentencing

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  • Brand will be eligible for parole after seven years
  • Brand's legal team argued in mitigation that he is a 'fundamentally different person today'
  • The jury consisted of eight men and four women
  • Brand was found not guilty on three other counts during the trial
  • Brand was seen making the sign of the cross during the hearing
  • Brand mouthed 'we'll be OK' to his wife as he was led away
  • Brand had been held in police custody since the verdict on November 5

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