Russell Brand’s wife, Laura Brand, broke her silence on Sunday, Nov. 15, on the couple’s YouTube series, announcing that she will continue reading from the Bible after her husband was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, Page Six reported.
The 39-year-old appeared by herself on the weekly episode of “Sunday Service with the Brands,” telling followers that the show will go on despite her husband serving time behind bars. The comedian was sentenced earlier this month following a nearly four-week trial regarding incidents from the 2000s, during which he adamantly denied any wrongdoing.
Following the conviction, six additional women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, and accuser Mia Latter publicly revealed her identity for the first time to detail alleged abuse that occurred when she was 16. Meanwhile, the 51-year-old actor was transferred on Friday to HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire, England, a low-security facility primarily holding male sexual offenders.
- Laura Brand appeared alone on the Sunday, Nov. 15, episode of “Sunday Service with the Brands” to address the conviction.
- The 39-year-old announced she will continue reading from the Bible for their followers, calling the project something close to both of their hearts.
- Brand was transferred to HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire, England, where he can receive weekly visits from his wife.
The comedian was moved to HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire, England, on Friday, according to information cited by Page Six. The facility primarily holds around 1,200 male sexual offenders.
A source told the Sun that upon arrival, the actor “was heard asking for blankets on his first night, and he’s had extra officers looking around after him since he arrived.” The same source said that the star has not yet interacted with other prisoners.
Under the prison’s rules, Laura can visit her husband once a week, though conjugal visits are strictly prohibited. The couple shares three children.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Sentence Length | 10 years and six months |
| Prison Facility | HMP Littlehey, Cambridgeshire |
| Weekly Visits | Allowed once a week (no conjugal visits) |
“[This show] may look different, but the ambitions are very much the same,” Laura said on the broadcast, describing the situation as “painful and obviously will take some getting used to for me.”
“We trust God and we trust His plan and we trust everything He’s doing right,” she added, noting that this direction is “something very very close to mine and Russell’s hearts.”
Laura also revealed during the broadcast that she has spoken directly to her husband since his sentencing. She told viewers that he is “okay” and “praying.”
