BOSTON — A 60-year-old man embroiled in legal troubles for years unleashed a courtroom outburst that followed his sentencing to a lengthy prison term for a spate of violent sexual assaults. On Tuesday, Suffolk County Judge Katie Rayburn handed Ronald Brown a sentence spanning 72 to 105 years for his crimes committed in 2016, including home invasions and rapes in Boston’s South End.
In a courtroom drama, Brown, who has been in custody since his October 2016 arrest, defied decorum by refusing to rise when sentenced and verbally assaulting the judge. Court officers were assaulted by Brown as he exploded in anger upon hearing his fate.
The conviction of Brown came after a jury found him guilty on multiple counts, including aggravated rape, kidnapping, intimidation of a witness, unauthorized photography of an unsuspecting nude person, and breaking and entering. It’s reported that Brown, previously incarcerated for a similar violent offense dating back to 1986, returned to commit the 2016 offenses just months after being released from a state prison sentence of 25 to 30 years.
During one harrowing incident in 2016, Brown terrorized two women in a Clarendon Street apartment, where he restrained, blindfolded, and gagged them, sexually assaulted one, and threatened to kill them if they disclosed the attacks. Additionally, he made derogatory remarks about one victim’s Chinese heritage.
The severe impact of Brown’s actions resonated deeply during the court proceedings, where four victims provided powerful testimonies about their traumatic experiences. The expressions of their lingering fear and outrage portrayed the deep scars left by Brown’s offenses.
With all 12 jurors returning for the sentencing — a rarity noted by Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden — the legal community and public witnessed the profound emotional weight carried by the case. Hayden remarked on the juror’s attendance as a testament to their solidarity with the victims, whose bravery he lauded.
“The strength and poise shown by these survivors throughout this rigorous judicial process were truly commendable,” said Hayden. He praised the victims for their boldness in confronting their assailant and sharing their harrowing stories.
Brown’s previous run-ins with the law include violent episodes even while incarcerated, highlighting a history of unyielding aggression. His actions have rendered him a longstanding public safety threat, evident from both past and recent convictions.
As Ronald Brown heads to serve his lengthy sentence, the community, though relieved at the removal of an immediate threat, remains shaken. The case, serving as a grim reminder of the horrors of violent crime, underscores the enduring trauma experienced by victims and the broader societal implications of such acts.
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