Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women at the height of his showbusiness career.

The 51-year-old comedian and actor showed no emotion as the judge, Joel Bennathan, passed sentence at Southwark Crown Court in London.

What happened?

Brand was found guilty after a four-week trial. Prosecutors described him as a ruthless and manipulative sexual predator.

He was convicted of raping a 21-year-old fan and of sexually assaulting three women in separate incidents between 2004 and 2009.

The jury cleared him of two further charges of rape and one of attempted indecent assault.

How did we get here?

The case goes back to 2023, when a joint investigation by The Times and Channel 4 first set out allegations against him. In April 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service (the body that decides on prosecutions in England and Wales) charged him with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault offences against several women.

In June 2025 he pleaded not guilty to all charges at Southwark Crown Court, and a trial date was set.

Outside court after the sentencing, Brand's father said his son was the victim.

What's next?

The case may not be over. After the convictions, the Metropolitan Police revealed that Brand is under investigation over two further rape allegations.

No charges relating to those allegations have been announced.