Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison

On 9 November, a London court sentenced Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison after a jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women. I welcome the sentence, and I hope the headlines give people a reason to listen to the women who came forward and hear what these crimes cost them. (news.met.police.uk, abc.net.au)

In a separate case, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains under police investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He denies wrongdoing. The investigation must be allowed to follow the evidence wherever it leads. (reuters.com, reuters.com)

I believe it’s time to abolish the British monarchy through peaceful, democratic change. Public power should come from the people. A royal title or a famous name should never shield anyone from scrutiny, and everyone should answer to the same law.