Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape and sexual assault
He's been told to expect a lengthy spell behind bars.
Russell Brand will be back at Southwark Crown Court on Monday to be sentenced for a series of sexual offences.
The 51-year-old was found guilty last Thursday of raping a fan in 2009 and sexually assaulting several other women between 2004 and 2009.
Brand was immediately remanded into custody following his conviction and his full sentence will be delivered on Monday following victim impact statements and legal arguments.
The trial revealed Brand’s pattern of preying on women as he rose to fame.
He was convicted of raping a 21-year-old fan after a consensual meeting at his Hampstead home turned violent.
Three other women provided testimony regarding assaults they suffered at Brand's hands, and the jury also heard evidence from Brand’s acquaintances highlighting his sexual behaviour and attitudes.
Defence arguments dismissed by the jury included claims that Brand was a victim of media conspiracy, while the court heard further allegations from the Metropolitan Police regarding two more potential cases against Brand.
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley predicted that additional victims may come forward, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned Brand's actions as "horrifying."
In light of the trial, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has called for improved protection for women within media organisations, and Victims Commissioner Claire Waxman has recommended legal measures to be enacted to combat rape myths in court.
Brand spent four nights in prison since the trial’s end, and remains under investigation for further allegations.
The court proceedings continue on Monday under strong media scrutiny.