Russell Brand's upcoming sentencing for rape and sexual assault is raising hard questions about who Britain's justice system actually prosecutes.

• Brand faces sentencing after being convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
• The case is being compared to Jimmy Savile, who faced dozens of credible child sex abuse allegations but died without ever being charged.
• It's also being compared to Prince Andrew, who faced serious sexual misconduct allegations but was never prosecuted.
• The core question raised is whether justice in Britain falls equally on everyone, or whether fame, wealth, and royal status buy protection.

Outlook: Expect continued public debate over selective prosecution as Brand's sentencing proceeds, with comparisons to unpunished public figures likely to keep fueling distrust in the system.