English comedian, actor, podcaster and sex offender (born 1975)
Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault: The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual ...
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Key FactsRussell Brand sentenced to 10½ years in prison
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- Brand received nine years for the rape and 18 months for the sexual assaults; he is expected to serve at least seven years in prison.
- The jury also acquitted him of two other rape charges and a charge of attempted indecent assault.
- The convicted offenses included assaults at a London bar and a London radio station in 2004 and 2005, and a 2009 rape at his home in west London.
- The BBC reported that police were investigating further rape allegations made by two women; one was 16 at the time of the alleged incident.
What was it like to interview Russell Brand just days after he got married?
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Key FactsReport: Russell Brand may be moved to HMP Wakefield
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- On November 9, Brand was sentenced to 10½ years after being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
- According to the report, Wakefield is the most likely destination, with a transfer possible in the coming days or weeks.
- The prison in West Yorkshire is a Category A high-security facility for men considered the greatest threat to the public.
- Ian Watkins was fatally stabbed in his cell at Wakefield in 2025 while serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences.
Russell Brand’s Ex Jemima Goldsmith Accuses Him of ‘Abuse’: Following his conviction for rape and sexual assault, Russell Brand’s ex Jemima Goldsmith accused him ...
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Key FactsJemima Goldsmith alleges abuse by Russell Brand
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- Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday and sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Monday.
- Goldsmith wrote on X that she had personal experience of Brand’s violence, coercive control and abuse.
- She said she called police in 2014 during an alleged violent incident to have Brand removed from her home, but chose not to press charges.
- Goldsmith said she assisted journalists who eventually exposed Brand and had agreed to testify if the newspaper faced a lawsuit.
“I chose not to press charges at the time and not to go public with this, as I was worried about the impact of the press attention on my then-teenage children.”— Jemima Goldsmith wrote this on X on Monday, explaining why she had not gone public at the time.
Russell Brand was called a “vile predator” years before he was found guilty.
Key FactsCelebrities criticized Russell Brand before his conviction
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- Dannii Minogue accused Brand of predatory conduct in 2006 and said he would not accept no.
- Sean Lock criticized Brand in 2008 as a poor role model for rising comedians, saying he portrayed private life as currency for attention.
- Reports said Katherine Ryan called Brand sexually predatory while filming Roast Battle in September 2023; the scenes were not aired.
- The sentencing hearing was scheduled for November 9, 2026.
“He wouldn't take no for an answer.”— Dannii Minogue said this while describing Russell Brand during an interview for his MTV show in 2006.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to ten years and six months in prison. On Thursday, the 51-year-old was found guilty of raping a ... Show more
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Russell Brand’s team has accused Meta of censorship as his social media accounts have been deleted after his rape and sexual assault conviction ... Show more
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A week of reckoning for UK comedy after Russell Brand jailed and David Walliams claims
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Key FactsBBC removes programmes featuring David Walliams
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Removed titles include Little Britain, Doctor Who: God Complex (season 6, episode 11) and Gangsta Granny.
- On 10 November 2026, ITV and The Guardian published an investigation into historic sexual misconduct allegations against Walliams.
- The reports included claims that women were as young as 15 when groomed by Walliams, as well as workplace harassment allegations.
- Walliams denies all the allegations.
“I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”— David Walliams, in a statement responding to the allegations against him.
Prison van heads to court as Russell Brand faces 'significant' jail time
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Six more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct, according to a report by the Times.
Brand is now serving a 10-and-a-half-year jail sentence ... Show more
What Russell Brand Can Expect in a U.K. Prison: The prison where Brand is starting his 10-year sentence is “unsanitary and squalid,” according to a recent report ...
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OPINION | "Noel Fielding's silence is deafening"
"The Bake-Off host’s friendship with Russell Brand needs to be addressed ... Show more
Emergency services were this morning called to the prison where Russell Brand is being held ahead of his sentencing.
Russell Brand Pubic Hair Removed From London Museum After Conivction: Russell Brand’s pubic hair is no longer on display at a London museum of curiosities ...
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Comedian Russell Brand’s father said it was “tragic” and “unfair” as he left a London court on Monday after his son was jailed for 10.5 years. Brand ... Show more
“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 ... Show more
Convicted rapist Russell Brand is already getting a hard time behind bars, according to a new report.
FULL STORY: Brand ‘cowering in fear’ over prison chants
Russell Brand: Six More Women Come Forward With Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Six more women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against ...
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MPs shout 'shame' at Kemi Badenoch over Russell Brand quip aimed at Ed Miliband: Kemi Badenoch provoked a furious reaction from Labour MPs after aiming a Russell ...
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The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband MP, has condemned Russell Brand’s actions as ‘horrifying’ and expressed sympathy for his victims ... Show more
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sparked shouting from the backbenches in Parliament today as she aimed a jibe at former Labour leader Ed Miliband ... Show more
“I don’t believe the charges,” Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News host, said about Russell Brand, “and I don’t have to believe them just because the jury came ... Show more
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Russell Brand's Instagram Removed By Meta After Rape Conviction: Russell Brand, who was convicted of rape last week in London, posted on X Wednesday that his ...
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Jimmy Carr sparks backlash for ‘beyond despicable’ Russell Brand joke: Jimmy Carr has been criticised by fans for using 'beyond despicable’ Russell Brand joke to ...
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‘Humiliating’ act behind Brand’s jail term: WARNING: Distressing content
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Comedian Russell Brand's wife, Laura Brand, departed London's Southwark Crown Court, where he was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail after his ... Show more
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'Russell Brand you naughty boy, we'll be seeing you, son': Murderer welcomes rapist comic to prison life
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Megyn Kelly, Elon Musk and Others Defend Russell Brand After Rape Conviction: The former star, whom a British judge sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison on ...
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Russell Brand 'given chilling welcome' and left 'cowering in fear' by prison inmates
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Netflix is dropping a brand-new Russell Brand documentary tomorrow about 'open secret'
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British actor: Russell Brand allegedly assaulted at least ten other women: British actor Russell Brand has just been convicted of rape, and now new allegations ...
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Ambulances called to HMP Wandsworth where Russell Brand is being held: Major emergency response sent to HMP Wandsworth where Russell Brand is being held
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Resurfaced video shows moment Russell Brand and his father recall nights 'with prostitutes in Hong Kong'
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Hiding in plain sight? Russell Brand’s conviction poses tough questions for U.K. entertainment industry
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Russell Brand accused of sexual misconduct by six women: report: Six more women have spoken out against Russell Brand, accusing the British actor and recently ...
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OPINION | “I saw Russell Brand up close. It’s the people around him I keep coming back to,” writes Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.
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Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.
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Russell Brand just got locked up on rape charges. But first, a party in Florida
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Russell Brand is being kept under close watch at HMP Wandsworth following his 10-year-six-month sentence for rape and sexual assault ... Show more
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🚨Jonathan Ross says he is as horrified by the revelations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand as the rest of the nation ... Show more
Weitere Frau meldet sich offenbar mit Vorwürfen gegen Russell Brand: Russell Brand wurde gerade erst zu einer Haftstrafe verurteilt. Trotzdem hat sich laut eines ...
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Russell Brand warned he is a ‘marked man’ inside violent Wandsworth hellhole as ex-con tells him ‘keep your head down’
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Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following his convictions for rape and sexual assault.
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Russell Brand's first night in prison revealed with 'dirty protest' and rapist allowed to keep one item
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Russell Brand accused of misconduct by six more women, according to report: Allegations of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour made against ex-comedian who ...
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#RussellBrand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
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Key FactsLondon police investigate allegations against David Walliams
12 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Police said the recent allegations differed from those in the news reports, which they would examine for evidence of other crimes.
- ITV News and The Guardian reported that one woman said Walliams sexually assaulted her at his London home when she was 15; others accused him of grooming them as teenagers.
- Walliams denied the allegations, saying he had broken no laws and was not a sexual predator.
- Walliams has not been charged; police gave neither the number of complaints nor details about them.
Russell Brand's wife has TV star sister and famous dad who 'begged' her to leave: Russell Brand's wife Laura Gallacher has a famous sporting family ...
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Russell Brand suspected of attacking at least 10 other women: Police fear the number of people Russell Brand allegedly attacked could number in the 'double ...
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Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
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