LONDON – British prosecutors say they have been given a file of evidence from police about alleged sex crimes by the comedian russell brand And are considering whether to press charges against him.
The Crown Prosecution Service said late on Saturday night that “we have been given a file by the police to consider a charging decision in this case. Any decision to bring charges is made independently, based on the evidence, and in line with our legal test.”
Detectives from London’s Metropolitan Police force have interviewed Brand, 49, three times over “non-recent sexual offences”.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our investigation is continuing and a file has now been passed to the CPS. “We have a team of dedicated officers who provide expert support to women who come forward. We are committed to investigating sexual crimes, no matter how long ago they occurred.
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published Claim of four women At the height of his fame, Brand was sexually assaulted or raped between 2006 and 2013. The accusers have not been identified.
comedianWriter and “Get Him to the Greek” Actor denied the allegationsSaying that their relationship “was always consensual.”
Known for his unbridled and risque standup routines, Brand hosted shows on radio and television, wrote memoirs of his battle with drugs and alcohol, appeared in several Hollywood films, and starred alongside pop star Katy Perry between 2010 and 2012. Married briefly to Perry.
In recent years, the brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media, but has gained a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories.
