Comedian and YouTuber Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after convictions for rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old received a nine-year sentence for a rape charge. He also received 18 months for a sexual assault involving a woman at a radio studio in London, which occurred either in 2004 or 2005. Further charges include a nine-month sentence for sexually assaulting a woman at a bar in London in 2004 and an eight-month sentence for a sexual assault during a television project in 2009. These sentences will run consecutively.
Prosecutors had asked for a sentence ranging from 10 to 15 years following Brand’s convictions the previous Thursday.
Brand showed emotion as he was led to the cells at Southwark Crown Court in London, reportedly mouthing “I love you” to his wife, Laura Brand, according to media reports.
Note: Updates are expected as this is a developing story.