Russell Brand Sentenced After Conviction, Police Probe Further Rape Allegations
The case underscores law‑and‑order concerns as authorities pursue additional complaints.
Russell Brand is to be sentenced for rape and sexual assault after being convicted the previous week.
The Guardian reports Brand was warned he faces a "significant" prison term.
The Met Police revealed they are investigating further rape allegations against Brand, including one involving a girl who was then 16, and said they have already questioned him on complaints from two other women and submitted the files to crown prosecutors.
The Guardian quotes: "If you get a conviction then it tends to encourage other people to come forward because they see the courage and the bravery and the resilience that these women have had to go through…" Also, Brand's wife arrived at court for his sentencing, according to the New York Post.
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The Guardian
Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape and sexual assault today – latest updates
Disgraced comedian was convicted last week and was warned he faces a ‘signficant’ prison term Following his conviction last week, the Met Police revealed that they were investigating further rape allegations against Brand, including one involving a then 16-year-old girl. The Met said they had already questioned Brand on further complaints from two other women, and have submitted the files to crown prosecutors. If you get a conviction then it tends to encourage other people to come forward because they see the courage and the bravery and the resilience that these women have had to go through…
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Russell Brand sentencing live updates: British comedian’s wife arrives at court his sentencing after rape conviction
Follow Page Six's live updates Monday for the latest news and results in Russell Brand's sentencing.
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Russell Brand awaits sentencing as he faces ‘significant’ prison time for rape and sexual assaults
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was in court for sentencing on Monday, days after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
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- Russell Brand is to be sentenced for rape and sexual assault.
- Russell Brand was convicted the previous week.
- The Guardian reports Brand was warned he faces a "significant" prison term.
- The Met Police revealed they were investigating further rape allegations against Brand, including one involving a girl who was then 16 years old, according to The Guardian.
- The Met Police said they had already questioned Brand on further complaints from two other women and had submitted the files to crown prosecutors, according to The Guardian.
- The Guardian quotes: "If you get a conviction then it tends to encourage other people to come forward because they see the courage and the bravery and the resilience that these women have had to go through…"
- Russell Brand's wife arrived at court for his sentencing, according to the New York Post.
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