Watch moment judge sentences Russell Brand after blasting star's ‘arrogance'
Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame. Brand, now 51, abused his celebrity status to prey on women and was convicted after a trial at Southwark Crown Court of abuse against four victims.
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- Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- The judge criticized Brand's 'staggering arrogance' and exploitation of his celebrity status.
- Victims included a fan who was raped in 2009 and three female workers from Channel 4, MTV, and Capital Radio assaulted between 2004 and 2009.
- Brand will serve two-thirds of his sentence before being released on license.
- He will be subject to indefinite notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 upon release.
- The judge commended the Metropolitan Police and the bravery of the women who testified.