Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault convictions

Brand is required to spend at least two-thirds of his sentence in prison before being eligible for release under supervision if he displays good conduct. The charges were brought by six victims with allegations dating back to 1999.

Survivors react

During the sentencing hearing, victims gave impact statements to the court. One woman described how the attack led to an 'undeserved feeling of shame' she carried for 20 years.

Brand's background

The 51-year-old rose to prominence in UK stand-up comedy in the early 2000s before becoming a television presenter and Hollywood actor. He was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry.

As accusations mounted, Brand moved to Florida and shifted from left-wing activism to promoting conservative ideas and conspiracy theories on his podcast. He resumed a relationship with Laura Gallacher in 2016, and they have three children together.