Trump Jr. defends Russell Brand
The gist
Donald Trump Jr. defended Russell Brand, sentenced to 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault.
The case has become a flashpoint over claims of political targeting in Britain's courts.
How it unfolded
- Nov 9, 2026Russell Brand was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to 10 years and 6 months in prison for one rape and three sexual assault convictions, with offenses between 2004 and 2009.
- Nov 10, 2026Donald Trump Jr. posted a video to Rumble defending Brand and alleging political targeting; social media users and public figures criticized him over it.
- Nov 11, 2026Coverage reported London police are "triaging" reports from several new people who came forward during and after the trial, and the Crown Prosecution Service is reviewing two additional rape allegations.
Key terms
- Southwark Crown Court
- The criminal court of first instance in England and Wales hearing indictable offences and appeals from magistrates' courts.
- Crown Prosecution Service
- The principal public agency that conducts criminal prosecutions in England and Wales, headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Source: Wikipedia