Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday to be sentenced following his conviction for rape and sexual assault, with the British actor reportedly more focused on his wife than on the proceedings awaiting him.
Two police officers led Brand into Courtroom 1, where he was placed in the dock, the enclosed area where criminal defendants sit during trial. He wore a tweed suit and a white shirt.
Once inside the dock, Brand turned toward his wife, Laura, who was seated behind him, and asked, "Are you ok?" according to TMZ.com.
Before Brand entered the room, Laura appeared anxious, breathing deeply and holding hands with two friends who sat beside her. Ron Brand, Russell's father, occupied the same row, dressed in a coat and hat.
The sentencing follows a four-week trial that ended last week with a jury finding Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The judge has already stated that Brand will receive a custodial sentence and could face up to life in prison.
The court is presently hearing victim impact statements from the women Brand abused, according to TMZ.com.
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