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Sky News Today with Jayne Secker
Monday 9 November 2026 · 15:00 GMT · 30m · 1 story · 4 annotated moments · 30 of 30 min on news stories (100%)
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The bulletin was given over entirely to Russell Brand's sentencing, leading with his 10 years and six months in jail and devoting all 27 minutes 50 seconds to the story. The judge's remarks, victim impact statements and reaction from police, prosecutors and campaigners dominated. There was no other item in the running order.
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People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.
- 1:30
Mr. Justice Bennathan, judge
- 4:43
- 4:52
Andy Firthy, Detective Superintendent from the Met Police
- 6:49
David Roberts, senior Crown prosecutor
- 6:57
- 10:50
Louisa Compton, director of news from Channel 4
- 15:54
Wendy Joseph-Kosey, former Old Bailey judge
- 23:37
Denise Uygur, Deputy Director at the End Violence Against Women Coalition
- 26:22
- 0:00
- 0:44
Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault
Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 9 November 2026, 0:44-0:52
- 1:11
Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault
The judge described Brand as a sexual predator, criticised his arrogance, paid tribute to the victims, and said Brand's denials increased their suffering.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 9 November 2026, 1:11-1:19
- 3:48
Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault
Victim impact statements were heard in court, including one given in person by a woman behind a blue screen.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 9 November 2026, 3:48-3:57
- 4:28
Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault
A victim said she was traumatised after the attack.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Jayne Secker, 9 November 2026, 4:28-4:32
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