Megyn Kelly, Elon Musk and Others Defend Russell Brand After Rape Conviction

New York Times Monday 09 November 2026, 14:35 UTC By Alex Marshall 1 min read

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The former comedian and movie star Russell Brand at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

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Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most ‌high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10 1/2 years on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more around two decades ago. Brand – the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry who in recent years moved away from the mainstream – was convicted on ⁠Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more between 2004 and 2009. ‌He had denied all the charges.

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Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.(Image credit: Elizabeth Cook)

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Megyn Kelly, Elon Musk and Others Defend Russell Brand After Rape Conviction

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