I’m Charles Bronson’s brother but I WON’T back his bid for freedom… there have been too many lies
CHARLES Bronson’s brother has declined to back his controversial freedom bid and hit out at his ‘fake son.’
Britain’s most notorious prisoner, 70, has been in court this week in an attempt to secure his freedom.
Bronson, real name Michael Gordon Peterson, is responsible for 11 kidnappings in the prison system. His victims have included prison governors, lawyers and teachers.
Three parole judges are now considering whether it is safe to finally free Bronson.
However Bronson’s estranged brother Mark Peterson has refused to back the latest bid for freedom.
Mr Peterson told the Mirror how he lost contact with his sibling after “fake son” George Bamby came onto the scene.
Mr Peterson had previously supported his brother’s release.
Mr Bamby said he went to the first day of the open parole proceedings at The Royal Courts of Justice on Monday.
Writing on Facebook, Mr Bamby said: “I listened to the opening speech from The Parole Head who confirmed that legally they were unable [to] watch the recent Channel 4 documentary.
Which me and our legal team knew from day 1 may I add.
“The legal team that I got for Charlie. I walked in there with my head held high as I won’t be bullied by people.”
He added: “Regardless of any trolls I will continue my support for Charlie and keep campaigning for his release. What a lot of idiots don’t realise is this public parole hearing is happening because of my 5 years of tireless work.”
Mr Bamby said : “I decided to leave the parole hearing after 20 minutes as it’s his day and his chance for freedom and I didn’t want it to be overshadowed by idiots saying that I shouldn’t have been there.”
Mr Bamby worked with Channel 4 for a recent documentary on their relationship, which included footage of Bronson in his prison cell.
Wearing a dark t-shirt and dark sunglasses, Bronson has cut a bizarre figure in court. He also appeared to mock the hearing, comparing it to an episode of The Apprentice.
Bronson said: “I was born to have a rumble, I love to have a rumble.
“But I’m 70 now. It can become embarrassing. You have to grow up sooner or later.”
Bronson, infamous for his stunts behind bars, was finally given a life sentence after kidnapping prison teacher Phil Danielson in 1999, who he led around on a lead for two days.
The hearing will assess whether he presents a danger to others. If the risks are deemed low, there is a possibility he could be released on a life licence.