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Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 Years and a Half Years in Prison After Being Found Guilty of R--- and Sexual Assault · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Russell Brandt has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The comedian was immediately taken to the cells after receiving this substantial sentence.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He only paused to mouth, I love you to his wife Laura during the sentencing.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Brandt was found guilty of raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others from 2004 to 2009.
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[SPEAKER_00]: These offenses were committed during the peak of Brand's fame as a comedian and actor.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Judge Mr. Justice Benathon condemned Brand's staggering arrogance and labeled him a sexual predator.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The judge noted that Brand's fame contributed to his ability to exploit women.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Victim statements shared in court revealed the long struggle some women faced in coming forward.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Brand's lawyer mentioned that his wife was standing by him, adding to the courtrooms emotional tension.
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[SPEAKER_00]: As Brand was led away, he reassured her saying, We'll be okay.