Watch: Moment judge sentences Brand in court
Russell Brand has been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court following a trial where he was labeled a sexual predator. The judge criticized Brand for his arrogance and for providing a series of lies during the proceedings.
Why it matters
The sentencing of a high-profile public figure for sexual offenses highlights ongoing accountability for celebrities in the legal system.
Passing sentence at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand was a "sexual predator" who told a "series of…
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