https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russell-brand-sentenced-to-more-than-10-years-in-prison-for-rape-and-sexual-assaultsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russell-brand-sentenced-to-more-than-10-years-in-prison-for-rape-and-sexual-assaultshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russell-brand-sentenced-to-more-than-10-years-in-prison-for-rape-and-sexual-assaults#u197462Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:43:49 +0000British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 and a half years in prison following a London trial at Southwark Crown Court. The 51-year-old entertainer was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women between 2004 and 2009. Prior to his sentencing, Brand turned to his wife Laura moments before the prison term was handed down. While Meta disabled his Instagram and Facebook profiles following the verdict, messages and a petition calling for justice continue to appear on his X account.Why it mattersThe sentencing follows a four-we