Russell Brand’s dad insists convicted rapist is a ‘victim’ in fiery rant outside courtroom

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New York Post · 8 hours ago

Ronald “Ron” Brand called his son Russell a “victim” when asked outside court whether he had a message for the women affected by the actor’s crimes. He suggested the women had pursued and harassed his son, and said he did not care that Russell had been convicted, drawing attention to the family’s response after sentencing.

Russell Brand, 51, received a combined sentence of 10 years and six months after a jury convicted him of rape and three sexual assaults; he was acquitted of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. His father had previously dismissed the allegations as unproven. Brand is also under investigation over two further rape accusations, and he and his wife have three children.

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In short

Ron Brand described his convicted son as a victim.
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months.
He was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults.

How this story developed

7 hours ago Ronald “Ron” Brand called his son Russell a “victim” when asked outside court whether he had a message for the women affected by the actor’s crimes.

Explained simply

Russell Brand is a British actor and comedian who has faced criminal charges over alleged sexual offences. A jury convicted him of rape and three sexual assaults, while acquitting him of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault.

His father, Ronald “Ron” Brand, has publicly defended him and previously described the allegations as unproven. The case has also drawn attention to the women who brought the complaints and to the family’s response; Brand is under investigation over two further rape accusations.