Barron Trump praised by UK judge for phoning 999 to report attack on friend
Barron Trump praised by UK judge for phoning 999 to report attack on friend
A Russian man who assaulted a woman and captured part of the assault while Donald Trump’s youngest son Barron was on a FaceTime call has received a four-year prison sentence.
Matvei Rumiantsev, 23, attacked the woman out of jealousy after she developed a close relationship with Mr Trump, who recently turned 20. The incident occurred following their online connection through social media platforms.
During the attack, Rumiantsev picked up the victim’s phone and turned the camera to record himself kicking her as she lay on the floor, sobbing. Barron Trump called emergency services and connected with the City of London Police, expressing urgency: “It’s really an emergency. I’m calling from the US, uh, I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up.”
“It’s really an emergency. I’m calling from the US, uh, I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up.”
The woman testified that Barron’s intervention “helped save my life,” emphasizing the critical role his 999 call played during the assault. Mr Justice Bennathan highlighted Rumiantsev’s aggressive behavior, labeling him a “trained fighter” driven by jealousy and impatience.
“Your lack of insight and empathy was apparent at trial. You continue to try to blame the complainant for everything that has happened.”
Rumiantsev’s actions were described as a deliberate attempt to humiliate the victim, with the judge noting that he “held the phone and filmed her” during the attack. Despite not testifying in court, Barron’s account remained central to the case against the assailant.
“He saw you beating her up and you held the phone and filmed her, an angry act to humiliate her.”
The transcript of Barron’s 999 call, made shortly before his father’s inauguration, reveals his insistence on urgency: “She’s getting really badly beat up and the call was about eight minutes ago, I don’t know what could have happened by now.” He was even reprimanded for his dismissive tone when asked about his knowledge of the woman.
“I’m calling from the US, uh, I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up.”
“I don’t think these details matter, she’s getting beat up but okay fine, also I met her on social media, I don’t think that matters.”
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