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Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
BBC Arts Monday 09 November 2026, 17:31 UTC 1 min read
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The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Russell Brand (ORG) Southwark Crown Court (ORG)
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