Russell Brand is due to be sentenced today at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults. The 51-year-old comedian was warned by the judge that he faces a "significant, custodial term".
BBC Breakfast interrupted for legal analysis
BBC Breakfast was paused on Monday's edition for an update on the case. Hosts Jon Kay and Emma Vardy were joined by Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC, a former Old Bailey judge, who discussed the possible sentence.
Speaking on the breakfast show, Joseph said, "If he took a very lenient view he might end up with a five year starting point in a range of four to seven [years]. If he went to the other end of the scale he might be looking at something much higher."
Sentencing at Southwark Crown Court
Brand's sentencing is taking place at Southwark Crown Court. The conviction follows a trial that resulted in the guilty verdict on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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