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Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in London for sexual violence

Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in London for sexual violence

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British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday, November 9, to ten years and six months in prison. The London court imposed the sentence for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three other women. teraz.sk ↗

The verdict was handed down by a court in London. The case concerned allegations of sexual violence that, according to available information, dated back to 2004. Brand, who was in the past one of Britain's best-known presenters and comedians, denied the allegations. Welt ↗

The court had already found him guilty of rape. It subsequently ruled on the length of the sentence, which amounts to more than ten years of imprisonment. Brand also became known as an actor and public figure, and was in the past married to singer Katy Perry. hnonline.sk ↗

According to media reports, his wife Laura Brand, née Gallacher, was present at the hearing. She sat in the gallery of London's Southwark Crown Court and, according to descriptions, watched the proceedings with tears in her eyes. She was reportedly to stand by her husband's side after the sentencing as well. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗

The court's decision concludes the criminal phase of the case, which drew the attention of both British and foreign media. Brand will now begin serving his sentence in accordance with the London court's ruling. Deutschlandfunk ↗

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