Welsh councillor backs convicted rapist Russell Brand
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 16:18 · Archive
A Welsh councillor has expressed support for Russell Brand after the comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
Owain Clatworthy, a Restore Britain councillor on Bridgend County Borough Council, posted a message of support on social media after Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on 5 November. Brand, now 51, is facing years in prison after being convicted of raping one fan and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career.
Clatworthy described Brand's conviction as evidence of a 'corrupt two-tier British justice system' and a 'witch hunt'. He suggested Brand had been targeted because he had 'questioned the elites, rejected the COVID narrative, and publicly found Jesus', and because the media 'dug up old claims from decades ago, when he was living a very different life'.
Clatworthy's post sparked complaints to Bridgend County Borough Council. The council's political group leaders issued a statement saying they 'unequivocally reject' his comments and firmly stand with survivors of sexual abuse, adding that they respect the judicial process.
How it is being reported
- Welsh councillor urges rapist Russell Brand to 'stay strong'He has described Brand's conviction as 'a full on witch hunt'. A jury found Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, November 5.South Wales Argus · 7 Nov, 15:17
- Welsh politician tells Russell Brand to 'stay strong' in extraordinary rantRestore councillor Owain Clatworthy suggested the disgraced comedian was the victim of a 'witch hunt'WalesOnline · 7 Nov, 14:17
In this story: Russell Brand · Owain Clatworthy · Bridgend County Borough Council · Restore Britain · Southwark Crown Court
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