'Life is over' for Brand and 'real concern' about what will happen in jail
Russell Brand has begun his 10-year and six-month sentence for rape and sexual assault.
TL;DR
- Russell Brand has begun his 10-year and six-month sentence for rape and sexual assault.
- He was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- The sentence includes seven years in custody and three years and six months on license.
- The judge described Brand as a 'sexual predator'.
- Concerns are raised about how Brand will adapt to prison life and the long-term impact on his life.
- He may face a lifetime requirement to be on the Sex Offenders Register.
- Brand's legal team may consider appealing the conviction or the sentence length.
- The sentence is considered within guidelines and not manifestly excessive, according to legal experts.