'Sexual predator' Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was Monday jailed for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences including rape, as the judge told him he had been a "sexual predator" whose fame had protected him.
Key points
- Russell Brand's sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault dominates Tuesday's front pages.
- The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Brand, 51, showed no emotion as judge Joel Bennathan said he had acted with "staggering arrogance" and shown "contempt" for his victims, who had suffered significant and lasting harm.
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