Summary
Barron Trump called UK police to report seeing a friend being attacked during a video call. The call led to a court case against Matvei Rumiantsev, who is charged with assault and other offenses. Rumiantsev denies these charges and the trial is ongoing.
Key Facts
- Barron Trump, 19, reported seeing a friend in London being attacked via a video call.
- He asked friends in the US to call UK police in January 2025 to report the incident.
- Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on trial facing multiple charges, including assault and rape.
- Rumiantsev denies all charges against him.
- Trump provided a witness statement, describing the event as "very brief" but serious.
- The alleged victim, who met Trump on social media, cannot be named for legal reasons.
- Rumiantsev claims their conflict was about Trump's relationship with the woman.
- The trial is being held at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London.
