Gallacher attended Brand’s trial at Southwark Crown Court, where she was seen holding his hand outside and taking notes. A jury convicted the comedian of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday, November 5. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and one attempted indecent assault charge. On Monday, November 9, he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
The Mail on Sunday reported before sentencing that Gallacher was “shocked and extremely upset” by the verdict and wanted Brand to appeal. “Ever since the jury convicted Russell, Laura has been in shock,” a friend told the outlet. Another family friend said Gallacher was “besotted” with Brand and went along with what he wanted. The source said their separation during his imprisonment could give her a chance to reconsider her future.
Gallacher has described the strain of attending court in the couple’s online series, “Service With The Brands,” which features Bible readings, prayers and discussions of family life. In an installment posted during the trial, Brand called the period “a very, very unusual time in our marriage.” Gallacher said she felt nervous while driving near the court and described preparing herself as putting on “armor.”
According to the report, Gallacher’s relatives are focused on supporting her and the couple’s three children. She reportedly stayed at her parents’ Berkshire home after Brand was remanded into custody, then returned to the Oxfordshire home she shared with him. Her father is former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher; her sister is broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher. The report said Kirsty, who helped introduce the couple when Laura was 19, now feels “an element of guilt.” Laura and Brand briefly dated before reconnecting in 2015 and later married.
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