Russell Brand’s rape victim was ‘terrified’ she might have caught HIV after violent assault at his home

See more of our coverage in your search results. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS DETAILS OF GRAPHIC CONTENT. Russell Brand’s rape victim was “terrified” she might have contracted HIV after he sexually assaulted her. The anonymous victim’s testimony was read in court Monday as the judge, Justice Joel Bennathan, sentenced the disgraced comedian to 10 and a half years in prison following his conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Russell Brand’s rape victim was “terrified” she might have contracted HIV after the actor (pictured in court on Oct. 30) sexually assaulted her. ZUMAPRESS.com In her emotional testimony, the anonymous victim recalled Brand anally penetrating her during the 2009 assault and removing the condom without her consent. (Brand pictured that same year.) Getty Images In her testimony, the victim said she feared she caught HIV after Brand, 51, anally penetrated her during the 2009 assault and removed the condom without her consent, per The Mirror. She also recalled the British actor subjecting her to “degradation” and “humiliation” by ordering her to shower and brush her teeth before commanding her to “clean up the mess.” The victim shared that following the assault, she struggled to eat, sleep, and cope with her emotions, and that she even had to step away from her career and live with her parents. The disgraced comedian (pictured in March 2009) also subjected her to “degradation” and “humiliation” following the attack. Getty Images “I am living with trauma and something I carry every day,” Bennathan read to London’s Southwark Crown Court. She also described how her self-esteem and instincts had been “badly affected” after the assault. The victim’s mother also previously provided a statement to the court, saying her daughter was “very worried about HIV” after the assault. After Brand (pictured in September 2009) assaulted her, she could no longer cope with her emotions, and had to step away from her career and live with her parents. Getty Images Page Six previously reported that following the violent attack, the victim was left in so much pain that she “couldn’t sit down.” Her friend testified in the trial last week and told the court the heartbreaking aftermath. The witness said her friend told her that Brand had sent a car to bring her to his London home, where an initially consensual sexual encounter turned into rape. Additionally, the victim’s mother previously provided a statement to the court that her daughter was “very worried about HIV” after the assault. (Brand pictured in a court sketch Monday.) ZUMAPRESS.com The woman was “just crying” and “really upset” when she recounted the incident to her friend shortly afterward. Multiple witnesses testified that the victim had repeatedly asked Brand to stop. On Monday morning, Justice Bennathan delivered four separate sentences for each of the Brand’s convictions. Several witnesses also testified that the victim told Brand “no” repeatedly throughout the ordeal. ZUMAPRESS.com He received nine months for the first assault, 18 months the second — reduced from two years — and eight months for the third. He was sentenced to nine years for the rape. While exiting the courtroom, the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” actor mouthed “I love you” to his wife, Laura Gallacher Brand (pictured with wife Laura Gallacher on Nov. 5) was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison on Monday. AP Photo/Thomas Krych On Thursday, he was convicted on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. ZUMAPRESS.com Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! When Brand was found guilty Thursday, he was acquitted of two additional rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. Brand is also under investigation by the Metropolitan Police over two additional “allegations of rape,” including one involving a woman who was 16 years old when she dated Brand, who was 30 at the time. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy described Brand as a “danger to women” and suggested that more women could come forward following his recent conviction. Brand (pictured in a July 2025 police interview) is also under investigation over two additional “allegations of rape.” The Metropolitan Police He has vehemently denied engaging in “non-consensual activity.” The Metropolitan Police The allegations against Brand first made headlines in September 2023 following an exposé published by the Sunday Times. When the charges against him were first announced in 2025, Brand denied them on social media, insisting he had “never engaged in non-consensual activity.” If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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