@murtazaviews: Supporters of comedian and actor Russell Brand gathered outside Southwark Crown Court, protesting his conviction and sentence of 10 years and six months for one count of rape and three sexual assaults. They claimed he was innocent and disputed the evidence accepted by the jury. Some accused the British establishment and media of pursuing an agenda to destroy his career because he had spoken out against what they described as a corrupt system. Brand’s father, Ronald, also told reporters outside court that he believed his son was innocent. Their claims followed a four-week trial in which Brand was convicted of offences against four women between 2004 and 2009.