Russell Brand jailed for more than 10 years over rape and sexual assault
A British court on Monday sentenced comedian and actor Russell Brand to more than 10 years in prison after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The Wall Street Journal reported the term as 10½ years, handed down after a jury reached its verdict following a four-week trial. Justice Bennathan said Brand had lied during the trial and showed disregard for women's right to refuse, and he praised the bravery of the victims.
Background
Russell Brand is a British comedian and actor. In serious criminal cases in the UK, a jury decides on guilt or innocence, and the judge then sets the sentence.
Key points
- The Guardian quoted the judge as saying Brand lived "unhindered by the rules by which decent people live".
How outlets covered it
The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal agree on the core facts: Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The Guardian focused on the judge's remarks at sentencing, including his praise for the victims' bravery and his accusation that Brand lied to the court. The Journal gave the term as 10½ years and, in the excerpt available, said the jury convicted him of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial. The material shows no conflict between the two accounts, since the Guardian excerpt says only "more than 10 years".
How outlets headlined it
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
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