Russell Brand’s Dad Rages Live on Sky News as Rapist Son Sentenced to 10 Years
Russell Brand's father, Ron Brand, has raged at his son being dealt a 10-year and six-month sentence for rape and sexual assault, branding the trial "corrupt." When asked whether Ron has a message to the victims, he told journalists: "The girls you mean, who chased him and harassed him?" The journalist went on to say that Russell was convicted by a jury, to what the father responded: "I don't care," adding that he doesn't believe the justice system "on the basis of what I've just watched." After being asked whether he thinks the jury is corrupted, he answers: "It's possible."
TL;DR
- Ron Brand, father of Russell Brand, has called his son's rape and sexual assault trial "corrupt."
- He questioned the victims, asking journalists if they meant "the girls who chased him and harassed him."
- Ron Brand stated he does not believe the justice system and suggested the jury might be corrupted.
- Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women.
- Ron Brand expressed shock and devastation at the verdict, saying, "It's wrong. It's devastating."
- Russell Brand's wife, Laura, was present throughout the proceedings and stood by him.