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New York Post·Sarah Jones·1 day ago
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Russell Brand’s wife, Laura Gallacher, played a key role in a judge’s assessment of whether the convicted rapist poses a future danger to women.

The disgraced British comedian, 51, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison Monday after being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

However, in sentencing remarks obtained by Page Six, Judge Joel Bennathan specifically pointed to evidence from Brand’s wife when explaining why there wasn’t enough proof to conclude he remained a future risk.

Russell Brand’s wife, Laura Gallacher, (pictured above on Nov. 5) played a key role in a judge’s assessment of whether the convicted rapist poses a future danger to women. Getty Images

In sentencing remarks obtained by Page Six on Monday, Mr. Justice Bennathan specifically pointed to evidence from Brand’s wife when explaining why there wasn’t enough evidence to conclude he remained a future risk.…

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