Russell Brand's wife's 'heart smashed into a million pieces' as husband jailed
Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. A huge media pack gathered outside Southwark Crown Court after the judge handed down a sentence of more than 10 years to Brand. His wife, Laura, and father, Ron, have both been in court today for his sentencing hearing. He was asked to stand as the judge delivered his sentence. As he got to his feet, the disgraced comedian didn't visibly react or show emotion as the full sentence is read out. During the judge's sentencing remarks, Laura looked at the floor.
TL;DR
- Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- He was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
- His wife, Laura Brand, and father, Ron, were in court for the sentencing.
- Laura Brand is reportedly devastated and struggling emotionally following the verdict and sentence.
- She is standing by Russell Brand, with his barrister noting her devastation and their difficulty in explaining the situation to their ten-year-old child.