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Matvei Rumiantsev

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Matvei Rumiantsev, 23, Russian MMA fighter, jailed 4 years for assaulting a woman in London; Barron Trump witnessed it.

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Matvei Rumiantsev, a 23-year-old Russian MMA fighter, is currently newsworthy due to his recent sentencing in a London court. He was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a woman. The incident gained significant attention because Barron Trump, the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump, witnessed the assault via video call and alerted UK police. Trump, 19 at the time, was reportedly on a call with the woman when Rumiantsev attacked her. The court heard that Rumiantsev became jealous of the woman's friendship with Trump, whom she met through social media. While Rumiantsev was convicted of assault, he was acquitted of rape and choking charges. The case highlights the potential for international collaboration in law enforcement and the impact of social media on personal relationships and crime.
Last updated: June 1, 2026