London, UK – A judge on Monday sentence British comedian Russell Brand to ten years and six months in prison for rape and a string of stunning sexual assault offenses.
Judge Joel Bennathan called Brand a “predator” who showed “staggering arrogance” and contempt for his victims as he passed down the sentence on Monday, finalizing a lengthy trial that ended with a guilty verdict last week.
Brand showed no emotion as judge Joel Bennathan passed sentence at London’s Southwark Crown Court. He had been convicted of one count of rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009.
London’s Metropolitan Police Chief Mark Rowley last week told the BBC, after the guilty verdict was reached, that there are two more cases currently under investigation.
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Rowley said that he “clearly wouldn’t be surprised if many more came forward.”
Brand had made a name for himself in the UK’s comedy scene before parachuting into worldwide fame in the 2000s, during which time he starred in numerous Hollywood movies.
He was famous for his lewd humor and promiscuity, passing through numerous organizations including the BBC, Channel 4, and MTV.
It was during this time that he sexually assaulted an MTV worker, a Channel 4 worker, and a Capital Radio employee. He was also found guilty of raping a 21-year-old fan during that same period.
During the trial, Brand denied all charges of sexual assault and rape, but admitted to having a history of debauchery.
