Laura Gallacher has arrived at Southwark Crown Court to support her husband, Russell Brand, ahead of his sentencing. The comedian, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault and is facing a "substantial" prison term.
Gallacher, 39, supported Brand throughout the trial and was seen visibly upset when the judge remanded him into custody after the verdicts were read. Brand spent the weekend at HMP Wandsworth, where he was strip-searched, issued prison-issue clothing, and given what was described as an "inedible" microwave meal.
Gallacher's Decision to Attend
Reports indicated that Gallacher was uncertain whether to attend the sentencing, despite Brand "begging her to come." A source told The Sun: "Her heart has been smashed into a million pieces over the last 48 hours. She obviously feared the guilty verdict was one that could come. At the moment she’s unsure whether she will be in court for the sentencing."
The source added: "Russell has begged her to be there because he’s no idea how long it will be before he sees her again. But there’s also a part of Laura which is scared about running the gauntlet on Monday and having to face everyone again."
At the Court
Gallacher has now been seen outside Southwark Crown Court, with the prison van carrying Brand also spotted at the scene. The sentencing is expected to determine the length of Brand's prison term.
