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Bear Grylls on Russell Brand's rape conviction
Bear Grylls says justice served after attending Russell Brand's private baptism.
In brief
Bear Grylls says justice served after attending Russell Brand's private baptism. Bear Grylls stated justice has been served following Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault convictions. Originally reported by LADbible.
Bear Grylls at Russell Brand's baptism
Bear Grylls attended Russell Brand's private baptism in the River Thames months after 2023 allegations of sexual misconduct.
“Brand’s faith seemed genuine to me at the time when I was a guest at his private baptism”
Brand's conviction details
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a jury convicted him of four offences between 2004 and 2009.
“Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault”
Grylls' faith statement
Grylls said 'justice has now been served' and that 'it is right that justice has now been served' after Brand's conviction.
“I think all our faith changes and evolves, and I’d also say I have many doubts as well”
Brand's sentencing
Brand's sentencing will be on Monday following his conviction for rape and sexual assault.
“Brand's sentencing will be on Monday”
Prosecutor's statement
David Roberts, Senior Crown Prosecutor, called Brand 'predatory' and 'a manipulator with an insatiable desire to get what he wanted regardless of consent'.
“Russell Brand was predatory and used his celebrity status to commit sexual crimes”
Grylls' faith perspective
Grylls stated 'we’re connected together and we need each other, and not to judge people and to love people' after Brand's conviction.
“I don’t know, I think at heart, my faith says we’re connected together and we need each other”
The short version
Bear Grylls stated justice has been served following Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault convictions.
