British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
The 51-year-old was sentenced on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court in London, following his conviction by a jury on Thursday, November 5, after a four-week trial.
The offences were committed between 2004 and 2009, with Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He had denied all the charges.
During sentencing, Judge Joel Bennathan described Brand as a sexual predator who had used his celebrity status to disregard the rights of women.
The judge said Brand had become famous and appeared to believe he could behave as he pleased without considering the consequences.
The prosecution told the court that one of the convictions involved the rape of a 21-year-old fan in 2009 after she met Brand at a comedy show. The other convictions concerned sexual assaults against women who worked in the television and radio industries.
One of the victims, in a statement read to the court, described the lasting psychological impact of the attack.
She said the trauma was “something I carry with me every day and it often feels never-ending”.
Brand’s lawyer, Ian Winter, told the court that his client had changed significantly over the years, describing him as “a fundamentally different person today and has been for a very long time”.
Despite the convictions, Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault involving separate allegations.
The Metropolitan Police has also confirmed that he remains under investigation over two additional alleged rapes, including one involving a girl who was 16 at the time. Police have indicated that further complaints could emerge.
Brand rose to prominence as a comedian and television and radio presenter before moving into Hollywood films. His acting credits include Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek and Arthur.
He was previously married to American singer Katy Perry.
