Don Jr. Claims Russell Brand’s 10-Year Rape Sentence is Political Targeting
Donald Trump Jr. defends Russell Brand's 10.5-year prison sentence, alleging the comedian was targeted for his conservative views and religious conversion.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Russell Brand has been sentenced to ten and a half years behind bars at Southwark Crown Court following his conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
In a video released on Rumble on Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. argued that the 48-year-old comedian was targeted by prosecutors because of his shift toward conservative politics and his religious faith.
The son of the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the legal proceedings were politically motivated, noting that Brand’s behavior had been public for decades without legal consequence.
Trump Jr. expressed doubt regarding the timeline of the accusations, which trace back to 1999, and the nature of the evidence used to secure the conviction.
“He was convicted, by the way, with no forensic evidence, no DNA, no police report from the time now decades old, on allegations dating back to 1999,” Trump Jr. stated.
He further remarked that when Brand was married to Katy Perry and was one of the world’s most famous actors, no one seemed to view him as a predator.
Despite the defense arguments, London police confirmed they are currently triaging a new series of reports from individuals who came forward during or after the trial.
Additionally, the Crown Prosecution Service is reportedly reviewing two more separate allegations of rape.
Trump Jr. compared the severity of Brand’s sentence to other crimes, questioning why the court was more lenient in other cases involving different offenders.
Following the verdict, Brand’s wellness company, Reborn, began offering ‘Free Russell’ t-shirts for $34.99, while Brand accused authorities of attempting to silence him and remove him from digital platforms.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
