Russell Brand legal case
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Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was tried at Southwark Crown Court in London on charges including rape and sexual assault. A jury found him guilty of rape and three sexual assaults, and he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison. Fellow comedian Katherine Ryan said she felt 'grief and relief' after the verdict.
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- Earlier report Police investigating two further rape allegations against Russell Brand Detective urges other potential victims to come forward and says: ‘Our work’s not done’ The lead detective in the case against Russell Brand has urged other potential victims of the comedian to come forward after it emerged he is under investigation for two further rape allegations and faces a civil claim in the UK. Det Supt Andy Furphy, the Metropolitan police’s strategic lead in the investigation, described Brand,… UK · 2 sources
- Earlier report Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental' The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies. UK · 2 sources
- Earlier report Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears Brand, 51, faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women A woman said Russell Brand degraded her and treated her like “a piece of meat” when he raped her at his London townhouse, a court has heard. She alleged she repeatedly begged the 51-year-old comedian to stop the assault which left her bleeding for days and in pain. Continue reading... UK · 2 sources