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Brand moved from Wandsworth to category C prison, his wife confirms on podcast

Brand moved from Wandsworth to category C prison, his wife confirms on podcast

Summary

Russell Brand was transferred from HMP Wandsworth in London to category C HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire. His wife, Laura Brand, said on their podcast that she had spoken with him and that he was doing okay; Brand said in a message read on the podcast that he maintains he is not guilty.

Key Facts

  • Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
  • He was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison.
  • He moved from category B HMP Wandsworth to category C HMP Littlehey over the weekend.
  • HMP Littlehey houses men convicted of sexual offences.
  • Laura Brand said she had spoken to her husband in prison and that he was praying.
  • Laura read a message in which Brand described Littlehey staff as strong, kind and dedicated.
  • Brand asked people to support his wife and family.
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