Brand: The women speak at sentencing

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison. But what did the women he assaulted tell the court about the lasting impact of his crimes? A warning this episode contains references to rape and sexual assault. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty reports from Southwark Crown Court, where the judge describes Brand as a sexual predator. We hear the judge’s sentencing remarks and how the four sentences combine and the aggravating and mitigating factors considered. She also shares extracts from the women’s victim impact statements, including how Brand’s fame affected their lives and their experiences of giving evidence. Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults, and acquitted on three other counts. Follow Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial for further analysis and insights into what could not be reported during the trial Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Series Producer: Louise Clarke Digital Journalist: Jem Westgate Production coordinator: Ellie Dover Junior Production Manager: Tom Dunster Technical Producer: Mark Burrows YouTube Producer: CJ Fawn Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland Assistant Commissioner: Chris Walsh-Heron Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts