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BackThe Papers: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged'
The Papers: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged'
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The Papers: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged'

British newspapers lead with Brand's sentencing for rape and sexual assault, while also covering Nvidia's investigation into CEO Jensen Huang and other front-page stories.

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  • Russell Brand was jailed for 10 years and six months on Monday after conviction on rape and sexual assault charges involving four women between 2004 and 2009.
  • UK newspapers including The Times, The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Mirror, Metro, Daily Express, i Paper, and Daily Star dominate front pages with the sentencing, judge Joel Bennathan's remarks, and reactions.
  • Other stories include Nvidia's investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, Antonia Romeo's first speech as Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Riner's French presidential run, and Tommy Walsh's death at age 69.

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Why It Matters

Russell Brand was convicted on charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women between 2004 and 2009. He was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday. Judge Joel Bennathan criticized Brand's "staggering arrogance" and said women "retain the right to say no and demand justice in the criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Mr Brand, act without their consent." Jemima Goldsmith, Brand's ex-girlfriend, has made allegations of "violence, coercive control and abuse" against him. UK newspapers dedicated their front pages to the sentencing and related developments.

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Russell Brand's sentencing dominates Tuesday's front pages. He was jailed for 10 years and six months on Monday, after being convicted on charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women between 2004 and 2009. The Times dedicates its front page to the story. It also reports allegations against him of "violence, coercive control and abuse" made by Jemima Goldsmith, his ex-girlfriend.

Brand "showed no remorse" as he was jailed on Monday, the Sun reports on its front page. The paper carries judge Joel Bennathan's criticism of Brand's "staggering arrogance" in his sentencing remarks. It also features an image of the 51-year-old's wife, Laura Brand, whom it reports "crumpled in her seat" in court.

The Daily Mail also carries an image of "loyal wife" Laura Brand leaving London's Southwark Crown Court, where the paper says she had been "standing by her man". It also reports that the disgraced entertainer is "facing more claims".

Jemima Goldsmith's allegations against Brand lead the front page of the Daily Telegraph. It also features a number of other stories, including that Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo will use her first speech in the post to say the civil service "must urgently improve productivity". Elsewhere, the paper reports that a "6ft 8in judo Olympic medallist has announced a presidential run" in France, as Teddy Riner joins a crowded race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.

The Guardian focuses on the judge's remarks as he jailed Brand. Women "retain the right to say no and demand justice in the criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Mr Brand, act without their consent", Bennathan said. Also on its front page, the paper reports that US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have expressed their support for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, after the tech firm launched an investigation following reports Huang had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. China has rejected claims that Huang was targeted.

The Daily Mirror similarly splashes on the judge's remarks as he sentenced Brand after his conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault carried out "at the height of his fame". "Judge hails victims' bravery as comic caged for rape and sex assaults," its front page reads.

The Financial Times leads on Nvidia and what it calls the "damaging blow" to its co-founder. Shares in the chipmaker - one of the world's most valuable companies - "fell as much as 8% in early trading", the paper reports. Huang has admitted to having an affair and apologised.

But like most papers this morning, the Metro continues to focus on Brand. Its splash reads: "Not so funny now, are you Russell?" The paper reports these are the words one man shouted towards a van transporting the "fallen star" from court after his sentencing, while others in the crowd "hurled abuse and banged on its side".

Brand's sentence "completed a journey from stand-up comic to Hollywood star and ally of the Left to convicted rapist and pariah," the Daily Express reports. It also carries the news of Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh's death at the age of 69.

The i Paper's front page includes the remarks of one woman Brand had been accused of assaulting, who told the court from behind a screen: "I was thinking I was damaged goods." The paper also reports on the "tens of billions" wiped off the value of Nvidia after it announced its investigation into boss Jensen Huang.

There has been "justice for survivors", the Daily Star reports as it dedicates its front page to a sketch of Brand in court. It splashes on the judge's remarks to the entertainer: "You are a sex predator."

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Russell Brand will appeal his conviction and sentence.

    Possible · Within weeks

  • Nvidia's share price may continue to face volatility as the investigation into Jensen Huang proceeds.

    Possible · Within days

Open Questions

  • What specific evidence led to Brand's conviction on each charge?
  • Will Brand appeal his sentence?
  • What are the details of Jemima Goldsmith's allegations?
  • What is the status of the "more claims" Brand is reportedly facing?

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