# Russell Brand Father Calls Son 'The Victim'

> Russell Brand's father calls his son 'the victim' after jury convicted him of rape and sexual assault.
- Title: Russell Brand Father Calls Son 'The Victim' · Complex
- Summary: Russell Brand's father calls his son 'the victim' after jury convicted him of rape and sexual assault.
- Keywords: russell brand, ron brand, jury verdict, sexual assault, rape conviction, london court, justice system, music, Complex
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/russell-brand-father-slams-sentence
- Published: 2026-11-09T21:37:15.862+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russell brand, ron brand, jury verdict, sexual assault, rape conviction, london court, justice system, culture, music
## Ron Brand Confronts Reporters
Ron Brand confronted reporters outside a London courthouse after his son received a 10-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault.
## Ron Calls Son 'The Victim'
Ron Brand called his son 'the victim' and dismissed the jury's verdict, saying, 'I don't care.'

> I don't care
## Jury Verdict Details
Jurors found Russell guilty of four charges while acquitting him of two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault.
## Ron Questions Justice System
Ron suggested social media might have influenced the jury, questioning if prospective jurors were selected based on online activity.
## Ron Confident in Son
Ron stated his son would handle prison well, saying, 'He's strong. He's strong.'

> He's strong. He's strong
## Additional Allegations
Metropolitan Police are investigating two additional rape allegations against Brand following the conviction.
## Key takeaway

Russell Brand's father dismissed the jury's verdict, calling his son 'the victim' and rejecting the justice system.