Russell Brand: What happened inside the court during sentencing

Russell Brand has been handed a prison sentence totaling 10 years and six months following his conviction for rape and multiple counts of sexual assault. During the sentencing, Judge Joel Bennathan criticized Brand’s attitude, stating that he exhibited a “casual arrogant disregard to any woman’s right to say no to you.”

The 51-year-old was given nine years for the rape charge, with additional sentences of 18 months, nine months, and eight months imposed for the sexual assault convictions. These sentences will run consecutively, resulting in the overall prison term.

Brand, previously known for his career in comedy, was found guilty by a jury last week. The offences involved four different women and took place between 2004 and 2009.

Senior UK correspondent Sima Kotecha was present at the Southwark Crown Court to report on the sentencing proceedings