Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being found guilty of charges of historic rape and sexual abuse.
The disgraced actor and comedian has already been in police custody since Thursday, when the verdict was reached at the end of a weeks-long trial, and had already been warned by the judge overseeing the case that he was facing time in jail.
At Monday’s sentencing, it was confirmed he would receive 35 months (just shy of three years) in prison for the three counts of sexual assault, while the rape conviction extended his sentence to 10 years and six months in total.
He had previously pleaded not guilty to all of the allegations levelled against him.
During the sentencing, Mr Justice Bennathan referred to Brand as a “sexual predator”, who told “a series of lies” during his own testimony.
In 2023, allegations of historic sexual misconduct against Brand were first made public as part of a joint investigation by The Sunday Times and the Channel 4 current affairs show Dispatches.
The Metropolitan Police subsequently began its own investigation, which resulted in Brand being formally charged in April 2025
Last month, Brand’s trial began at Southwark Crown Court, where he faced charges that included three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and another count of attempted indecent assault.
After around two days’ worth of deliberations, the jury announced last week that Brand had been found guilty of one charge of rape and three charges of sexual assault against four different women. He was found not guilty of the other charges.
Shortly afterwards, it was reported that police officers were investigating allegations of rape against Brand by two more women.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “The Met’s investigation into allegations of rape made by two women remains ongoing.
“The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations. Files have been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to both complainants.
“Detectives remain in close contact with prosecutors as inquiries continue and further investigative work is carried out.”
Help and support:
- Rape Crisis services for women and girls who have been raped or have experienced sexual violence – 0808 802 9999
- Survivors UK offers support for men and boys – 0203 598 3898
