London, Nov 9, 2026 (AFP) - UK comedian Russell Brand jailed for 10 years, 6 months for rape, assault

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2026-11-09

A judge Monday jailed British comedian Russell Brand for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences, calling him a "predator" who showed "staggering arrogance" and contempt for his victims. Brand, 51, showed no emotion as judge Joel Bennathan passed sentence at London's Southwark Crown Court after the ex-TV star was convicted last week of one rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009. har/jkb/sbk ...

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