Russell Brand’s dad says his ‘son is the real victim’ in tense exchange outside court

When leaving court following Russell Brand’s 10 and a half year prison conviction, his father was asked by reporters if he has a message for his son’s victims.

"The victim? What, Russell?" Ron Brand said after his son was sentenced and found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

"Not Russell, his victims," a reporter replies.

"The girls, you mean, who chased him and harassed him - is that what you mean?" Brand, 82, adds.

"He was convicted," the reporter says.

Brand said: "I don't care."

He adds he doesn't believe in the justice system 'on the basis of what I just watched'.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact the Rape Crisis England and Wales helpline on 0808 500 222, available 24/7. If you are currently in danger or need urgent medical attention, you should call 999.

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