Russell Brand, who previously made headlines for his career and marriage to Katy Perry, has remained in the spotlight amid his ongoing legal troubles. While many are waiting to hear the pop star’s response to the latest developments, another high-profile personality has weighed in. Megyn Kelly has called Brand’s sentence a “political witch hunt.”
Megyn Kelly calls Russell Brand’s ten-year sentence an “outrage”
Recently, the media personality shared footage from The Megyn Kelly Show on Instagram. The clip showed Kelly, who had defended Brand during the proceedings over rape and sexual assault allegations, reacting to his prison sentence.
Kelly described the outcome as an “outrage,” saying, “This is an obvious double standard. And if you needed any further proof that this is a political witch hunt against Russell Brand, that judge just gave it to us.”
For context, Brand was found guilty of raping a woman at her home in 2009. The court sentenced him to nine years in prison for the offense.
He was also convicted of three counts of sexual assault involving three different women. The offenses took place between 2004 and 2009, during a period when he was working in radio, television, and film.
This is not the first time Kelly has publicly supported Brand. The two have known each other for several years, having first met in 2017 during an NBC show.
When allegations against Brand became public in 2023, Kelly, 55, defended his character and expressed doubts about the accusations. In April 2026, while the legal case was ongoing, Brand also appeared as a guest on Kelly’s podcast, where they discussed the allegations.
While several people have spoken out following the comedian’s sentencing, his ex-wife, Katy Perry, has not made a public statement about the latest development. However, some of her past interviews and revelations have resurfaced.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
