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Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
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What happenedJudge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he showed a “casual and arrogant disregard” for any woman to say no to him in sentencing remarks that put the crimes in the context of his rise to stardom.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault". The right frames it as "Russell Brand is 'furious' over his barrister's performance in court having spent £1milli...".
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CenterRussell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
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Right / center-rightRussell Brand is 'furious' over his barrister's performance in court having spent £1million on his defence - as comic begins ten-...
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
Judge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he showed a “casual and arrogant disregard” for any woman to say no to him in sentencing remarks that put the crimes in the context of his rise to stard...
Russell Brand is 'furious' over his barrister's performance in court having spent £1million on his defence - as comic begins ten-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault
Brand, who was sentenced to ten and a half years yesterday, is now said to be looking to employ a different legal team if he faces further charges, according to legal sources.
