Russell Brand 'faces 13 years in prison' as judge delivers verdict
Russell Brand will be sentenced for raping and sexually assaulting several women between 2004 and 2009 after he convicted last week. The 51-year-old entertainer has been told to expect a lengthy jail term.
TL;DR
- Russell Brand was convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults involving four women.
- The incidents occurred between 2004 and 2009.
- Brand faces a potential prison sentence of four to 13 years.
- He has been remanded in custody and his sentencing hearing is scheduled.
- The Metropolitan Police are investigating two further rape allegations against him.
- Past comments from his ex-wife, Katy Perry, have resurfaced.
- Brand was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.