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Russell Brand faces a long prison sentence following his rape and sexual assault convictions. The actor-comedian will also have to adjust to strict rules during his time behind bars. One major change concerns his married life with wife Laura Brand. The couple will not have the option of private conjugal visits during his imprisonment.
Russell Brand won’t receive conjugal visits with wife Laura during his UK prison sentence
According to sources who spoke to TMZ, Brand cannot expect private visits with his wife in prison. “He wouldn’t be allowed conjugal visits. This isn’t something which exists in the UK,” the sources reportedly explained. Brand and Laura have been married for nine years. His prison sentence means the couple cannot enjoy private time together through this type of visit.
Brand received a sentence of 10 years and six months on Monday. He will serve his time at HMP Wandsworth in South London. A jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial. The judge also strongly criticized his treatment of the four women involved in the case.
During sentencing, the judge described the harm Brand caused to his victims. The court heard that he anally raped one woman, grabbed another woman’s breasts and sexually assaulted a third woman against a wall. He also placed his head in a fourth woman’s groin area. The rape victim felt terrified and distressed and feared she might have contracted a sexually transmitted disease.
Brand also faces further police inquiries following his conviction. London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed last week that officers are investigating two additional alleged rapes. One woman claims Brand arranged a car to collect her from school when she was just 16. She alleges that he sexually assaulted her during their subsequent meeting, adding to the serious allegations surrounding the actor.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
