Russell Brand remanded in custody after rape convictions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 09:53 · Archive

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault and remanded in custody awaiting sentencing on Monday.

Russell Brand, 51, was found guilty yesterday of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. Jurors unanimously convicted him of raping a 21-year-old woman he encountered after a comedy performance at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2009, and sexually assaulting an MTV employee at a Soho bar, a woman at Choice FM studios, and a Channel 4 worker who had been instructed to give him a massage. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2009. He was acquitted of raping a woman at a hotel in Bournemouth in 1999.

Judge Justice Bennathan told Brand he faced a 'significant custodial sentence' and remanded him in custody. When the judge said Brand would not be allowed to say goodbye to his children, fearing he would flee, Brand replied 'yes My Lord'. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday.

According to sources, Brand was 'petrified' during his first night in prison. He reportedly went through standard reception procedures including strip-searching, medical evaluation and the provision of prison-issue clothing and a first-night pack. Sources said he was being monitored around the clock and would be kept away from other inmates. Prosecutors are also considering bringing charges relating to allegations involving two further women, one of whom was 16 at the time.

How it is being reported

• Russell Brand ‘petrified’ during first night in jail ahead of lengthy sentence'The first night for anyone in a jail is really daunting'Metro · 6 Nov, 09:28
• Russell Brand 'petrified' and hungry after 'inedible' meal in first night behind barsRussell Brand is reportedly 'petrified' spending his first night behind bars after being offered an 'inedible' meal and being strip-searched as he faces a "significant custodial sentence"The Mirror · 6 Nov, 03:02

In this story: Russell Brand · Southwark Crown Court · Judge Justice Bennathan · Hammersmith Apollo

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