Russell Brand latest: Rapist's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of abuse as he's jailed for more than 10 years

Russell Brand latest: Rapist's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of abuse as he's jailed for more than 10 years Writing on social media, Russell Brand's ex-girlfriend, Jemima Goldsmith, has said she once had to call the police to get him removed during a "violent incident" An ex-girlfriend of disgraced comedian Russell Brand has said she also suffered his "violence, coercive control and abuse". Jemima Goldsmith, a TV producer, said she was "in awe" of the victims who bravely gave testimony to police and during the trial. Brand was convicted of one charge of rape and three counts of sexual assault. After the shamed star, 51, was jailed for 10 years and six months, Ms Goldsmith wrote: "I am and have always been strongly and unequivocally on the side of all of Brand's victims. I am in awe of the courageous women who came forward at Brand's trial, told their stories, testified and ensured justice was done." Referring to her history, Ms Goldsmith added: "I had to call the police to have him removed from my house in 2014 during a violent incident." Since that time, Brand married Laura Gallacher who is said to be "devastated" following Monday's sentencing. The author and illustrator, who has three children with Brand, told her partner: "I love you" as he made his way into the dock at Southwark crown court. For updates on Russell Brand's sentencing, follow this live blog below Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison Brand expected to serve two-thirds of his sentence If you're just joining us, here's a reminder of what happened yesterday. Russell Brand, 51, was sentenced to a total of 10 years and six months in prison - nine years for rape, with additional terms of 18 months, nine months and eight months for the three counts of sexual assault. Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand, who had already spent four days in prison, would likely serve two-thirds of his sentence before being released on licence. On Thursday, a jury at Southwark Crown Court found Brand guilty of the following offences after deliberating for eight and a half hours: - Raping a 21-year-old woman after meeting her at a stand-up show at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2009 - Kissing and groping a Capital Radio worker after encountering her in a corridor in 2005 - Sexually assaulting a Channel 4 worker when she was forced to give him a massage in 2009 - Groping an MTV worker during a party at a Soho bar in 2004. Brand showed no emotion as the sentence was handed down, but mouthed "I love you" and "we'll be okay" to his wife, Laura, as court officers escorted him from the dock. Russell Brand's crude boasts about Rod Stewart's daughter at awards show resurface Stood in front of the star-studded audience, Brand left Sir Rod enraged as he bragged about hooking up with Kimberley Stewart, who was around 27 at the time. As he picked up an award for fashion, Brand dedicated it to Sir Rod and said: "Here's to Rod Stewart who had a go at me earlier this year for too much womanising. But then again I did have a go on his daughter." Soon after, Sir Rod was invited onstage to accept an outstanding musical achievement award, and he didn't hold back from putting the comedian in his place. Addressing Brand directly, the Maggie May singer said: "You went with my daughter, did you? Russell, stand up." Brand appeared sheepish and could be heard mumbling: "I took her out for one evening" in response, to which Sir Rod replied, "Did you behave yourself?" Backtracking on his original comment, Brand said, "I never touched that girl," and he replied "F****** right you didn't. You mustn't come up here and boast. I speak here as a father." Russell Brand brutally confronted as 'predator' in moment that 'ended UK career' Speaking on his Goalhanger podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, the TV expert said: "There came a point of reckoning in 2017, 2018 - forgive me if I can't give an absolutely specific date - when the industry understood that this was a person who had committed illegal acts," said Osman. On the idea that Brand's behaviour was an 'open secret', Osman and his podcast co-presenter, former Guardian columnist Marina Hyde, pushed back. They said 'some people' knew but Brand's crimes were not common knowledge within the media or entertainment until the 2018 turning point. "And at that point, he knew that people knew because he was confronted about it by people in the industry." Read the full story here: Russell Brand brutally confronted as 'predator' in moment that 'ended UK career' ‘Russell Brand’s reaction to his sentencing will stay with me’ It was hard not to feel sorry for Laura, who loyally supported her husband throughout his almost four week trial and even gave evidence in court as part of his defence. She appeared to slump lower and lower in her seat as the hearing went on. But the behaviour summed up Brand's arrogance towards his victims, including the woman, who was attacked by him in a bar in London's Soho district. Brand was later seen mouthing to his wife "we'll be OK... I love you" while being led back to the cells to begin his jail sentence. And he even appeared to wink and then nod at his wife and members of his entourage while clutching a crucifix in his hands. I was sitting just feet away from Brand, who was behind glass inside the dock inside Courtroom One, throughout today's sentencing hearing. He appeared to glance at me on a number of occasions as I looked towards him in an attempt to spot any sign of contrition. But, if truth be told, I felt as though he was looking through me. He showed no emotion as heartbreaking victim impact statements from his four victims were read to the court, which included each of them telling how his crimes had and continue to affect them. There was not a flicker of recognition as the judge announced his sentence, which included rape nine years in jail for the rape and three separate sentences of 18 months in jail for his attack on a radio worker, nine months in jail for his attack on a woman in a bar and eight months in jail for sexually assaulting a Channel 4 staffer. Read the full story: 'I watched Russell Brand go down for his sick crimes — his reaction will stay with me' Brand's wife said he would 'don his armour' before court How long will Brand be in prison? Brand and wife have not told children about his crimes Russell Brand warned he is 'marked man' in violent prison A former inmate at the jail where rapist Russell Brand has now been sent has warned that he is a 'marked man' who is 'in real trouble'. The former HMP Wandsworth inmate, where Russell is now being held, has said Brand 'needed to survive' the violent institution by 'keeping his head down' until he is moved to a different prison. The old inmate was released from HMP Wandsworth last year, according to reports, but has said 51-year-old Brand is a 'dead man walking' as long as he stays in that prison. 'I watched Russell Brand go down for his sick crimes — his reaction will stay with me' Mirror man Patrick Hill was in court for Russell Brand's sentencing — and watched shamed Brand receive a ten-and-a-half year prison term... Damaged furniture, crawling rodents and hot water issues at Russell Brand jail The prison in which rapist Russell Brand is caged had dilapidated cells, scurrying rats and problems with the hot water, a damning report had said. Read the full story: Damaged furniture, crawling rodents and hot water issues at Russell Brand jail Judge hails victims' bravery as sex predator Russell Brand is caged for 10 years Shamed Russell Brand was today sentenced to a total of 10 years and six months in jail on Monday for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The disgraced entertainer, 51, was told he will be on the sex offenders register for life and must serve at least seven years of his sentence behind bars before being considered for release on license. Judge Mr Justice Joel Bennathan sentenced Brand for the rape of a fan and sex assaults on three women, including a woman in a Soho bar, as well as a radio worker and a Channel 4 staffer, who were both abused by him while at work. He today blasted the serial sex offender's "staggering arrogance" and described him as a "sexual predator" and a liar who he said had finally been unmasked after his victims contacted police after watching a Channel 4 Dispatches programme and reading newspaper coverage about him. Read the full story: Judge hails victims' bravery as sex predator Russell Brand is caged for 10 years Writer who worked with Brand recalls ex-comedian looking at women 'like he was going to kill them' Speaking to Sky News this evening, Cole Parker said Brand would "pick a girl" to join him after performing gigs. He said: "When you're trying to get it together as a comedian, you've got your show to think about... having somebody doing something that disgusting in a very small green room regularly was off-putting. It was annoying, and it was very selfish." Mr Parker added voices in the comedy circuit were aware of a "litany of stories", claiming Brand would look at women "like he was going to kill them" with a "sharp, Rasputin-eyed stare". Judge's poignant final statement to Brand before convicted rapist was sent to jail Mr Justice Bennathan delivered a poignant final statement to Brand during sentencing, telling the convicted rapist women have a "right to say no and to demand justice" when they are taken advantage of by sexual predators. He said: "Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no and to demand justice from the criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent." Judge tells Brand he's a 'sexual predator' who told 'a series of lies' during four-week trial Moments before Russell Brand was handed a ten-and-a-half year prison sentence, a judge branded him a "sexual predator" who told "a series of lies" during his four-week trial. Brand showed no emotion as Mr Justice Bennathan delivered his sentencing remarks: "About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous. You were clever - and in many people's eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator," he said. The judge went on to highlight how Brand had claimed during the trial that he never touched a woman sexually without her consent. "In light of the jury's verdict, that was one of a series of lies you told," Judge Bennathan said.