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  "title": "'Sexual predator' Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/sexual-predator-russell-brand-jailed-for-10-years-for-rape-assault-19210003",
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  "published": "2026-11-09T20:03:55.000Z",
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  "summary": "British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was Monday jailed for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences including rape, as the judge told him he had been a \"sexual predator\" whose fame had protected him. Brand, 51, showed no emotion as judge Joel Bennathan said he had acted with \"staggering arrogance\" and shown \"contempt\" for his victims, who had suffered significant and lasting harm.…",
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        "title": "Russell Brand, wife Laura Gallacher share emotional moment during sentencing hearing: ‘Total devastation’",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Russell Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her",
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