Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday for rape and sexual assault, with BBC running live coverage of the hearing. The prosecution argued for a long jail term, according to The Guardian's reporting on the proceedings.
The sentencing follows convictions that drew wide attention in the UK. Andy Burnham said the courage shown by Brand's victims would "change the legal system," ITVX reported.
Coverage of the case has extended beyond the courtroom. Deadline reported that one survivor said she received death threats after giving evidence. The Daily Mail reported that Brand was described as cowering in fear in his cell while other prisoners chanted at him; that account has not been independently verified by CYBEV.io.
The case has placed the treatment of complainants in sexual offence trials under scrutiny, with Burnham's remarks pointing to possible changes in how the legal system handles such testimony. The material available does not specify the length of the sentence, the charges on which Brand was convicted, or the court involved.
Watch for the full sentence to be confirmed and for any response from Brand's legal team.
