Moment judge sentences Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault
Video. 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.
Updated: 9 November 2026 - 16:51 GMT+1
British comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison for rape and sexual assault.
The 50-year-old was convicted last week by a jury at London's Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009.
Judge Joel Bennathan handed down the sentence on Monday, with Brand to serve two-thirds of the term before being released on licence.
He will also be subject to indefinite notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
