Russell Brand’s father has sparked fierce backlash after making extraordinary comments outside court, insisting that the women involved in his son’s case were not the real victims and suggesting that his son was the one being victimised.

Ron Brand made the remarks following his son Russell Brand’s sentencing at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, November 9, 2026.

When journalists asked whether he had a message for the women who came forward with allegations against his son, Ron appeared confused and responded, “The victim? What, Russell?”

After reporters clarified that they were referring to the women, he replied: “The girls, you mean, who chased him and harassed him – is that what you mean?”

His comments quickly attracted attention, particularly because Russell had just been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women.

Ron also expressed doubts about the justice system, saying he did not believe in it based on what he had witnessed during the proceedings. He went further by suggesting that it was possible the jury had been corrupt.

When asked how his son would cope with life in prison, he simply insisted that Russell was strong.

The comments have added another controversial chapter to an already widely discussed case.

While a father may naturally want to defend his son during an extremely difficult moment, the women’s experiences and the jury’s verdict remain central to the case.

For the women who came forward, the legal proceedings marked the end of a lengthy process of seeking accountability. Their testimony played a significant role in the convictions.

Ron Brand’s remarks have now opened another debate about family loyalty, accountability and the treatment of victims in high-profile sexual offence cases.