TRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape and abuse.Russell Brand has officially been convicted of rape and sexual assault for crimes that happened almost 20 years ago. The verdict, which was served on Monday, showed that the jury found him guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, and he was later sentenced to 10.5 years in jail. He was found not guilty of two other rape charges that had been originally filed against him, along with a count of attempted indecent assault, which was also dismissed.Throughout all of this, his wife, Laura Gallacher, has been actively attending court hearings and has remained by her partner’s side. She was also present during the conviction date.
Russell Brand mouths that he loves his wife
BBC reported that Brand has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, though the actor did not react after the sentence was served on Monday. He had earlier been found guilty of the crimes on November 5, with his sentence pending. The outlet reported that even then, Brand was seen attending his court hearing with a blank face as he kept his hands on rosary beads.On Monday, the outlet reported that after being sentenced, Brand was seen mouthing the words “I love you” to his wife, Laura Gallacher, who has been by his side, attending all of the court hearings regularly. Gallacher was later photographed leaving Southwark Crown Court in London after her husband was officially sentenced for his crimes. His lawyer confirmed this and shared that Gallacher was devastated after the verdict was announced.
More about Russell Brand’s case
Brand was accused of raping three women at various locations. The crimes date back to happening between 1999 and 2009. According to the outlet, the actor is still under investigation by the Metropolitan Police for allegations of rape from two other women. In this case, however, he was acquitted of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault charge. During the hearing, the judge called him a “sexual predator” and added, “Your entourage indulged your dreadful behaviour.“So far, six women in total since 1999 have accused the actor of rape, which he has continuously denied on multiple occasions. During his conviction hearing, reportedly, he also mouthed phrases like “I’m OK” and “I’m good” to his lawyers. He was also seen giving them a thumbs-up sign as police authorities present in court took him into custody.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, please seek help. Numerous helplines and support resources are available. Also, this report is a journalistic account of a recent court development. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on available information, this is not a substitute for the official court order or legal advice. The final ruling, which will be published by the court, is the definitive source of information. This article serves as a report on the current status of the case and should not be considered legal guidance.