Russell Brand: When Fame Becomes a Weapon
— 4 Women, 4 Verdicts, 10.5 Years
RUSSELL BRAND: WHEN FAME BECOMES A WEAPONCelebrity. Power. Consent. Accountability. And four women who were finally heard.In this Thursday Counseling Session, Shawna — primary storyteller — and David — reactions, questions, and Judge David — open the file on the Russell Brand case.On November 5, 2026, a jury at Southwark Crown Court found Brand guilty of 1 count of rape and 3 counts of sexual assault against four women between 2004 and 2009. On November 9, Mr Justice Joel Bennathan sentenced him to 10 years and 6 months.We walk through the official sentencing remarks — what was proven, what the jury acquitted, and what the judge said word-for-word about fame, entitlement, and a woman's right to say no.This is not about gossip. It's about what happens when the people around a famous person stop challenging their behavior.IN THIS EPISODE:Part 1 - Who is Russell Brand and why this timeline mattersPart 2 - Four women, four convictions (July 2004 party, London radio station, Spring 2009 rape, 2009 television production)Part 3 - How Channel 4 Dispatches + The Times investigation led to a criminal casePart 4 - The Met Police investigation: 100+ witnesses, 400+ statementsPart 5 & 6 - The 4-week trial and November 5 verdictPart 7 - November 9 sentencing and the judge's full remarksPart 8 - What remains under investigationPart 9 - The bigger conversation: fame, why survivors wait, consent, bystanders, accountabilityCONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses rape, sexual assault, non-consensual condom removal, trauma, and the lasting effects of sexual violence. We do not name the victims — their anonymity is protected by law. Please take care of yourself while listening.SOURCE NOTES: Based on R v Russell Brand Sentencing Remarks 9.11.26 (Mr Justice Bennathan), Crown Prosecution Service and Metropolitan Police statements, Channel 4 Dispatches: In Plain Sight, and established trial reporting. We distinguish between allegations, convictions, and acquittals. Facts matter.Truth Seekers, we want to hear from you:What did you take away from this case? Do we give celebrities too much [email protected] this episode made you think, please share it with someone who needs to hear it.Follow Til TRUTH Do Us Part wherever you listen.BOTH: Because True Crime Is Cheaper Than Marriage Counseling.Resources: If you or someone you knowhas experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. In the US: RAINN 1-800-656-4673. In the UK: Rape Crisis 0808 500 2222. #TrueCrime #RussellBrand