Russell Brand, the disgraced British comedian and actor who frequently boasted about his sexual exploits over the years as part of his polarizing public persona, was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping a fan and assaulting three women during his showbiz career.
Russell Brand , the disgraced British comedian and actor who frequently boasted about his sexual exploits over the years as part of his polarizing public persona, was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping a fan and assaulting three women during his showbiz career.
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The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Victims of the British comedian told a court that his sexual assaults left them damaged and fearful of taking on a big name celebrity.
