Russell Brand Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Sexual Assault

British actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison after being found guilty of one count of rape and three additional counts of sexual assault.

The crimes involved four separate victims and took place between 2004 and 2009.

During the sentencing hearing, the judge labeled Brand a "sexual predator," noting his deliberate dishonesty and display of arrogance throughout the trial proceedings.

The court ordered that Brand must serve at least two-thirds of his sentence in custody. The victims shared their ongoing struggles with trauma and the lasting psychological impact of the assaults.

The final hearing concluded amidst a significant presence of media and members of the public gathered outside the courthouse.