Russell Brand told his wife Laura Gallacher 'It'll be OK, I don't know how, but it will' as he stood in the dock at Southwark Crown Court ahead of his sentencing for rape. The convicted rapist is due to learn how long he will spend in prison today after hearing victim statements from a series of women, one of whom chose to appear in court in person.
Support from family in court
As Brand walked into the dock, Ms Gallacher said 'I love you' to her husband. She sat on the same row as Brand's father, Ron Brand, who wore a trilby hat and wool coat. Among the other members of Brand's entourage in the public gallery was someone holding a Bible with highlighted passages.
Victim statements and sentencing
The court heard harrowing victim statements from multiple women before the sentencing decision. The case has drawn significant attention, with Brand facing prison time for the rape conviction.
