Judge who sentenced Russell Brand praised for dispelling rape myths
Criminal Bar Association and campaigners hail Mr Justice Bennathan for delivering remarks with ‘piercing clarity’ The judge who sentenced Russell Brand has been praised for dispelling rape myths with “piercing clarity”.
Key points
- The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Mr Justice Bennathan’s sentencing remarks were particularly welcomed given that rape myths had played a part in the trial.
He was also lauded for calling out “enablers” who witnessed sexual assaults by the comedian.
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