Updated live: Court is reforming after a break. Cameras will cover the sentencing today.
14:06pm The judge is addressing the court and speaking directly to Russell Brand.
14:07 Brand is being convicted for crimes against four women between 2004 and 2009.
14:08 The judge explains how the sentencing works and reminds Brand of the severity of his crimes.
14:10 The judge discusses the case of the first victim and the impact on her.
14:14 The judge is going through the cases of all of the victims relevant to the charges.
14:17 The judge explains more than one case will have sentencing raised above the standard level due to additional circumstances.
14:21 the Judge is summarising before revealing the sentence.
14:25 The Judge explains Brand’s sentence will be reduced by one year for various mitigating reasons.
14:26 The judge pays tribute to all of Brand’s victims.
14:26 The sentence is 9 months for count three, 18 for count five, 8 months for count seven. 9 months for count 4.
The sentence:
10 years, 6 months is the total sentence. Brand will be released after serving two thirds of it.
DISAGRACED COMEDIAN FACES SENTENCE: Following his conviction on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 51-year-old Russell Brand is appearing before Mr Justice Bennathan at Southwark Crown Court to learn how long he will spend in prison. The court is currently hearing victim impact statements and legal submissions ahead of the formal sentence, which is expected shortly after 14:00 GMT.
Key Details & Summary of Charges
Bullet The Convictions: Brand was found guilty of one count of rape occurring in 2009 and three counts of sexual assault spanning 2004 to 2009. He was acquitted on three other counts (two of rape and one of attempted indecent assault).
Bullet Custody Status: Remanded in custody immediately following the verdict; Brand has spent the past four nights in prison.
Bullet Expected Custodial Length: Judge Bennathan warned Brand to expect a “significant” prison sentence. Under UK sentencing guidelines for non-life-sentence rape and multiple sexual assault counts, legal experts estimate the term will range between 4 and 19 years, with mandatory minimum custody thresholds before parole eligibility.
What to Expect After 14:00 GMT
1. Victim Impact Statements: The court has been listening to statements provided by the victims recounting the lasting physical and emotional damage caused by the offences.
2. Mitigation Submissions: Defence counsel will present mitigating factors to advocate for a lower starting point under the Sentencing Council guidelines.
3. Formal Sentencing Ruling: Mr Justice Bennathan will deliver his sentencing remarks, specifying the total custodial sentence, concurrent vs. consecutive terms, and eligibility for conditional release.
Because multiple counts and victims are involved, the judge will apply the principle of total sentence proportionality to set the final single term.
This article will be updated live with the judge’s formal verdict and total sentence as soon as court resumes after 14:00 GMT.