Donald Trump Jr. claimed bias played a role in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction.
“When he was, like, married to Katy Perry, he’s one of the most famous actors in the world, no one seemed to have a problem,” Trump, 48, said during the Tuesday, November 10, episode of his show Triggered. “No one seemed to think he was a rapist then. But he finds God, I guess, changes his ways, sees some aspects of conservative life and talks about them.”
Brand, 51, publicly shifted from left-wing political views, endorsing President Donald Trump and his administration in recent years. He also announced his conversion to Christianity in 2024.
“Now he’s going to spend … years in prison for rape when no one had a problem with it in the prior 27 years,” the president’s son added on Tuesday.
Russell Brand’s past marriage to Katy Perry was reportedly blocked from being mentioned in his London rape and sexual assault trial. According to legal submissions obtained by The Telegraph on Thursday, November 5, Brand, 51, and his legal team successfully challenged the inclusion of Perry, 42, in the prosecution’s opening statement, claiming it was unrelated […]
Earlier this month, a London jury declared Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in incidents spanning from 2004 to 2009. He was acquitted of two other counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Brand, who pleaded not guilty and has denied all wrongdoing, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday, November 9.
The conviction and sentence came after a four-week trial exploring sexual assault and rape accusations made by multiple women. Statements from the victims were read in court on Monday, with one claiming she feared she contracted HIV after Brand anally raped her in 2009. Another stated that she felt like “damaged goods” after Brand assaulted her in 2004.
In a recent statement, Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy commended the victims for their “bravery” during the trial, noting that the verdict was “first and foremost a testament to the extraordinary courage, resilience and determination of the women who came forward and reported what happened to them.”
Russell Brand’s father, Ron Brand, is speaking out about his son’s lengthy prison sentence. Shortly after a judge ruled that Russell, 51, would serve 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault, a reporter asked Ron if he had a message for the victims. “The victim? What, Russell?” he said in […]
“Despite intense media and public scrutiny, they relived deeply personal and traumatic experiences and placed their trust in us,” he continued. “Without their bravery, this outcome would not have been possible.”
After the trial’s conclusion, the Metropolitan Police told Us that Brand is now under investigation for further allegations of rape made by two unidentified women.
“The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations,” a spokesperson said. “Files have been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to both complainants.”
The statement continued, “Detectives remain in close contact with prosecutors as enquiries continue and further investigative work is carried out. Anyone who wishes to speak to detectives or make a report can contact the investigation team by email at CSOU@met.police.uk.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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