politics
January 23, 2026
Man accused of rape denies anger over call from Barron Trump, court hears
Court told US president’s son contacted woman shortly before alleged assault in London
TL;DR
- Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is accused of assault and two counts of rape, which he denies.
- Rumiantsev stated he was not angry but "quite exhausted" during a FaceTime call from Barron Trump to the alleged victim.
- He admitted to being jealous to some extent, particularly regarding the victim's interactions with Trump.
- The alleged victim was in a "hysterical state" when Barron Trump called.
- Barron Trump alerted police after allegedly witnessing the assault via FaceTime.
- Prosecutors presented a video showing the alleged victim crying on the floor, with Rumiantsev speaking to her in Russian.
- Rumiantsev claimed his words to the victim were an attempt to make her understand her actions were unreasonable.
- Barron Trump mentioned in an email to police that the phone was answered by a shirtless man before the victim appeared on screen.
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