After conviction, Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault

Sentence and convictions

The account says he received nine years for rape, to be served after the sexual assault sentences. It also describes 35 months for the three sexual assault counts, with those terms running concurrently, but says the total is 10 years and 6 months; those figures do not add up to that total. Judge Joel Bennathan said the offenses against four women from 2004 to 2009 were fueled by Brand's “arrogance.”

Charges and investigation

Brand had faced seven charges relating to six women. He pleaded not guilty to three rape counts, three sexual assault counts and one attempted indecent assault count. The Metropolitan Police said detectives began investigating in 2023 after multiple U.K. news outlets reported allegations. In April 2025, Brand was charged with rape, oral rape, indecent assault and two sexual assaults over alleged incidents from around two decades earlier. In December 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service said it had authorized further charges concerning two additional women.

Statements and background

In a social media post responding to the initial charges, Brand denied ever being a rapist and said he had never engaged in nonconsensual activity. ABC News sought comment from his attorney after the verdict but did not receive a response.

Brand has worked as an actor, comedian, political commentator and wellness influencer. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available at 800-656-HOPE, with free, confidential help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as online chat.