Will Russell Brand’s 10-year jail term be a tipping point? - The Latest

November 09, 2026 • 07:20 PM

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Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The judge paid tribute to the ‘determination and bravery’ of the women who came forward in the case, and described Brand as a sexual predator of ‘staggering arrogance’. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Russell Brand, once an award-winning comedian and Hollywood actor, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The judge paid tribute to the ‘determination and bravery’ of the women who came forward in the case, and described Brand as a sexual predator of ‘staggering arrogance’. Police are investigating two further additional rape allegations and have urged all rape and sexual assault victims to report what happened, ‘no matter how long ago it occured’. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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