Nov 14
·

The United Times

United in Changing Times

UK · Entertainment

Russell Brand receives 10-and-a-half years in prison

The entertainer was sentenced for rape and sexual assault on Monday after a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

By Dena Pellwick · 2 min read

Russell Brand receives 10-and-a-half years in prison
Illustration · The United Times

Russell Brand received a prison term of 10-and-a-half years on Monday for rape and sexual assault, following proceedings at Southwark Crown Court.

The entertainer’s sentencing came after a four-week trial. The supplied account gives the length of the prison sentence but does not provide a breakdown of the punishment by offence or reproduce the judge’s sentencing remarks.

In the wake of the case, a minister warned the media industry to treat abuse seriously. “Time is up,” the minister said. The supplied material does not identify the minister or give details of any proposed measures.

Read more: Skydance bosses criticise Warner Bros. slate; $200M fourth-quarter profit hit expected

There is no statement from Brand or his representatives in the material provided, nor any indication of whether he intends to appeal. It also contains no account of the prosecution’s evidence or the defence’s arguments, limiting what can be reported about the trial and the basis for the sentence.

Editor’s note: The supplied material contains only a short sentencing summary and related headlines. It provides no further detail on competing views or next steps.