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Brand made £3k donation to rape charity year after committing offence himself

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Russell Brand, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault, made a £3,000 donation to the South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre (SERICC) in his hometown. The donation, made in 2010, is being highlighted now that Brand is serving a 10.5-year prison sentence. The charity founder used the incident to criticize the celebrity's abuse of power.

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  • Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in 2009.
  • He donated £3,000 to SERICC, a local rape crisis charity, in late 2010.
  • The donation was facilitated by his management team, not directly by Brand.
  • SERICC founder Sheila Coates stated the donation highlighted Brand's abuse of power and celebrity status.
  • Brand has a history of local community involvement in the Grays area.
  • He is currently serving a prison sentence of 10 years and six months.

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