Russell Brand sentencing at Southwark Crown Court: what to expect
Russell Brand, 51, faces sentencing today at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. The hearing was briefly delayed before beginning at 2pm.
Russell Brand awaits sentence for rape and sexual assault convictions
Russell Brand's sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court was delayed on Monday morning after court staff rearranged the courtroom to ensure the witness box was not visible to the convicted comedian, his supporters, or the public gallery, the Daily Express reports.
Brand, 51, entered the dock at around 11.10am and confirmed his identity to the judge. He then turned towards his wife, Laura, seated in the public gallery, and mouthed "I love you".
The proceedings resumed at 2pm. Brand was found guilty last week of raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three other women between 2004 and 2009.
Mr Justice Bennathan remanded Brand in custody immediately after the verdict last Thursday. At today's hearing, the judge will hear impact statements from Brand's victims and legal submissions from both sides before passing sentence.
The judge will determine how long Brand must serve in custody.
Source: Daily Express