Man Denies Anger Over Friendship in Barron Trump Incident

Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court for allegedly assaulting a woman close to Barron Trump, 19, who reported the incident during a FaceTime call. Rumiantsev is accused of physically and sexually assaulting the woman, while he claims he was attempting to help her during a hysterical episode triggered by her ongoing contact with Trump. Prosecutors allege he displayed dominance by making the woman visible on the call while attacking her, which he denies. Evidence presented includes a video of the alleged victim crying during the incident.

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