Russell Brand Awaits Sentence After Rape, Assault Convictions

Russell Brand is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others in incidents between 2004 and 2009. The judge has warned him to expect a significant custodial term, and he has been held at HMP Wandsworth since bail was refused. The court is expected to hear victims’ impact statements before sentencing. Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and one attempted indecent assault charge. Police are investigating two further rape allegations, and authorities say more potential victims may come forward. A lawyer predicted a seven- or eight-year sentence, but the court has not announced the term.