Katy Perry's ex-husband headed to prison after all... Sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison for rape and sexual assault [Star Issue]

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand, the former husband of pop star Katy Perry, was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison on charges of rape and sexual assault.

According to U.S. media outlets including CBS News on the 9th (local time), the Southwark Crown Court in London, UK, handed down a sentence of 10 years and 6 months in prison to Russell Brand, who was indicted on charges of rape and sexual assault, on that day.

Previously, at the trial held on the 5th, Russell Brand was found guilty by a jury of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. However, two separate counts of rape and one count of attempted forcible indecent assault were judged not guilty.

Brand was charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a bar in London in 2004, and sexually assaulting another woman at a radio station between 2004 and 2005. Additionally, he was prosecuted on charges of raping a woman at his home located in west London in 2009.

The court sentenced Brand to nine years in prison for the rape charge and one year and six months in prison for the sexual assault charge.

In particular, Judge Joel Benyon designated Brand as a sex offender and strongly condemned his actions. The court pointed out his arrogant attitude, stating that Brand believed he could act whenever and however he wanted by leveraging his fame.

Prior to the sentencing on that day, statements from the victim women were also made public. One victim appealed, saying, "I have been in shock and confusion for a long time. I suffered extreme pain and trauma, and was unable to respect myself."

Another victim stated that Brand does not truly repent for his actions, expressing hope that no other women would be harmed.

The woman who was raped in 2009 also revealed that after the incident, she had difficulty sleeping properly or eating, and suffered extreme emotional pain.

On the other hand, Brand's side pleaded for leniency. Brand's lawyer argued, "Today's Brand is fundamentally a different person from 17 years ago." However, the court handed down a prison sentence of 10 years and 6 months.

During the trial process, Brand denied all charges. While he admitted to having had complex private lives with women in the past, he claimed that he never forced sexual relations against the other party's will.

However, the jury found him guilty of sex crime charges regarding four victim women. Separately, it is known that London police are currently investigating two additional rape allegations recently filed.

Meanwhile, Russell Brand is a British-born actor and comedian who appeared in films such as "How Do You Love?", "Come Back Rockstar," and "Rock of Ages." In particular, he is also well known as the former husband of pop star Katy Perry. The two married in 2010 but divorced in 2012.

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