https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/ian-winter Stories involving Ian Winter, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-sentenced-for-rape-and-sexual-assaults https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-sentenced-for-rape-and-sexual-assaults Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:42 +0000 Crime Russell Brand, 51, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 9 November to 10 years and six months in prison for raping one woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others. The judge called him a "sexual predator"; his father said outside court that Brand was the victim, and lawyers say he may appeal. (39 outlets: 15 left · 13 centre · 11 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-convicted-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-at-southwark-crown- https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-convicted-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-at-southwark-crown- Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:42:54 +0000 Crime A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Russell Brand, 51, guilty of one count of rape and three of sexual assault on 5 November. Sentencing followed on 9 November, after victim impact statements; an Independent opinion piece reported a term of more than 10 years. (39 outlets: 14 left · 14 centre · 11 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/brand-s-barrister-ian-winter-refers-himself-to-regulator-over-alleged- https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/brand-s-barrister-ian-winter-refers-himself-to-regulator-over-alleged- Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:22:11 +0000 UK Ian Winter KC, who defended Russell Brand, has referred himself to the Bar Standards Board over reports that he confronted Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin outside court after Brand's rape conviction. Accounts of what he said differ slightly, and Winter has not disputed the allegations in his published statement. (2 outlets: 0 left · 1 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-s-defence-lawyer-delivers-closing-speech-at-southwark-cr https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-s-defence-lawyer-delivers-closing-speech-at-southwark-cr Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:15:18 +0000 Crime On the 15th day of Russell Brand's trial at Southwark Crown Court, his barrister Ian Winter KC told the jury in his closing speech that the 2023 Channel 4 and Times reporting poisoned the case. Brand denies all charges. (9 outlets: 4 left · 3 centre · 2 right)