Russell Brand’s father argues his son is the real victim, says it’s ‘possible’ jurors were corrupt: ‘It’s easy to find the right jury’

Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in London for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three women. Brand, a former comedian and actor who was briefly a Hollywood darling (and was once married to Katy Perry), was found guilty on multiple counts by a London jury after a four-week trial in which they heard a litany of evidence from witnesses detailing his crimes.

The sentencing judge laid out the charges (per The Guardian) against Russell and the impact his actions had had on the victims in unflinching detail, saying he’d caused “significant and long-lasting” harm to them as “a sexual predator.”

Senior prosecutor David Robert spoke to the press outside court, saying (per The Guardian) that “fame, status, and a passage of time do not change the fundamental issue of consent” and describing Brand as having used “his growing fame and power to create situations in which he could pursue women sexually, regardless of what they wanted, with complete disregard for the impact of his actions.”

“The victims? What victims?”

But it seems Brand’s father, Ron Henry Brand, still believes his son is innocent. Speaking to the press outside the court, Ron had little time for his son’s victims. He laughed and said, “The victims? What victims? The girls you mean, who chased him and harassed him?”

A journalist pointed out that Brand was convicted by a jury, to which Ron replied, “I don’t care. I don’t care. It’s the system. I don’t believe [the justice system] on the basis of what I’ve just watched. See, we’ve got social media, it’s easy to find the right jury.”

Ron was asked if he really thought the jury was corrupt. He opened his arms and said, “Well, it’s possible. Are you saying it’s not possible?” The reporter replied, “I believe in the justice system.” Ron: “Are you saying you couldn’t go on social media and look at what people are saying and find people who are attacking Russell Brand? Are you saying that?”

Russell Brand was taken down after his sentencing and transported to HMP Wandsworth. The lead detective on the case, Det Supt Andy Furphy, concluded by praising the women who came forward, saying (per The Guardian), “Their courage in coming forward has not only led to this outcome, but may also give confidence to others who have suffered sexual violence, to seek help and report what happened to them. I hope they recognise just how powerful their actions have been and the difference they may make to others.”