Russell Brand, 51, has been told to expect a lengthy prison sentence after he was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting several women between 2004 and 2009. The entertainer was convicted last week at Southwark Crown Court.
Brand was found guilty of raping a woman in 2009, as well as sexually assaulting female TV and radio workers between 2004 and 2009. He has been convicted of crimes against four women.
Potential sentence range
Brand is now facing between four and 13 years in prison, depending on how the judge views the harm and culpability Brand caused with his offending, according to former BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw. Shaw added: "In 2025, the average sentence for rape was 10 years 7 months."
Brand was remanded in custody immediately after the verdict was delivered. Mr Justice Bennathan rejected pleas from his lawyers to allow him to spend time with his children before he is jailed, to avoid the risk of him fleeing.
Sentencing hearing details
Brand's sentencing hearing is due to commence at 10:30am at Southwark Crown Court.
In the wake of his convictions, the Metropolitan Police revealed that Brand is currently under investigation over two further rape allegations.
