Russell Brand Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Rape, Sexual Assault Of Four Women

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009.

Brand, 51, was sentenced on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, where Judge Joel Bennathan described him as a sexual predator who used his fame and charisma to pursue women.

“You were clever and in many people’s eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator,” the judge said.

A jury last week found Brand guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman in 2009 after they met at one of his comedy shows in West London. He was also convicted of sexually assaulting three other women in separate incidents between 2004 and 2009.

However, he was acquitted of two additional rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.

During the four-week trial, Brand admitted having numerous sexual partners but maintained that all his encounters were consensual. Prosecutors, however, argued that he deliberately targeted women.

During Monday’s sentencing, the victims described how the incidents had affected their lives.

One woman said the experience left her traumatised, causing lasting emotional and physical distress.

Another victim, who was raped in 2009, said she turned to alcohol to cope with the painful memories.

A third woman described Brand as a sexual predator who showed no remorse for the impact of his actions on her life.

Brand, who has consistently denied the allegations, showed little emotion as the sentence was delivered. He was also seen holding a crucifix and appeared to be praying during the proceedings.