Russell Brand sentencing live: Actor faces years in prison
Russell Brand is being sentenced at Southwark Crown Court today after he was found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz heyday.
TL;DR
- Russell Brand is facing sentencing at Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
- He was found guilty last Thursday and immediately sent to prison.
- His wife, Laura Gallacher, has arrived at the court.
- Prison transport vans have been seen leaving HMP Wandsworth, where Brand is believed to be held.
- The maximum sentence for rape is life imprisonment, with typical sentences ranging from four to 19 years.
- Sexual assault convictions can lead to up to seven years in prison.
- A woman linked to the Sachsgate scandal stated that 'justice has been served'.
- The Prime Minister stated he had no knowledge of Brand's wrongdoing in 2014 when he defended him.
- Brand's barrister, Ian Winter KC, is reportedly being investigated for verbally abusing a journalist.