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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Nov 9, 7:28 PM
Russell Brand's legal problems may not be over after rape conviction
The comedian was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
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Russell Brand's legal problems may not be over after rape conviction
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What happened The comedian was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
The headline split The center frames it as "Russell Brand's legal problems may not be over after rape conviction". The right frames it as "Russell Brand's 10-year prison sentence for rape is 'lower than the average', expert clai...".
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CenterRussell Brand's legal problems may not be over after rape conviction
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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 9, 7:42 PM
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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