Russell Brand awaits sentencing after convictions

Entertainment · First reported 9 Nov, 10:32 · Updated 11:25

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Russell Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults, and his sentencing hearing took place at Southwark Crown Court. Reports described his wife Laura Gallacher’s presence at court and her response to a supporter outside.

Brand was found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
His sentencing hearing was held at Southwark Crown Court; the judge had said Brand faced a significant custodial term.
Gallacher attended court. One report said Brand’s barrister told the court she was standing by him; another described her giving a thumbs up towards a supporter outside.

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Key facts

Court: Southwark Crown Court.
Verdict: Guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Gallacher’s account in court: Brand’s barrister told the court she was standing by him.
Protester: A supporter displayed a banner outside court; the report says Gallacher appeared to give the protester a thumbs up.