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Russell Brand's 10-year prison sentence for rape is 'lower than the average', expert claims

Brand, 51, was today told he would serve nine years in prison for a single count of rape, plus a further 18 months for three counts of sexual assault.

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What happened Brand, 51, was today told he would serve nine years in prison for a single count of rape, plus a further 18 months for three counts of sexual assault.
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Right / center-rightRussell Brand's 10-year prison sentence for rape is 'lower than the average', expert claims

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Daily MailNews report · Nov 10, 7:16 AM

Russell Brand's 10-year prison sentence for rape is 'lower than the average', expert claims

Brand, 51, was today told he would serve nine years in prison for a single count of rape, plus a further 18 months for three counts of sexual assault.

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