The Papers: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged'

British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers, according to Southwark Crown Court. The 51-year-old, now infamous for his alleged abuse of celebrity status, preyed on women throughout his rise to international fame.

One fan recounted being raped at Brand's London home in 2009 when she was 21-years-old. Several female staff members from Channel 4, MTV, and Capital Radio also came forward with sexual assault allegations against the TV star. Justice Joel Bennathan harshly criticized Brand's "staggering arrogance" during the sentencing, stating, "About 20 years ago Russell Brand, you were becoming famous, you were clever, and in many people's eyes you were funny and charismatic.

You had also become a sexual predator." The judge emphasized that Brand's fame initially protected him until journalists exposed the litany of sexual misconduct in 2023, leading to women making complaints to the police.