British prosecutors are considering whether to charge Russell Brand over sexual abuse allegations

LONDON – British prosecutors say they have received a dossier of evidence from police on alleged sex crimes by comedian Russell Brand and are considering whether to charge him.

Comedian Russell Brand performs in Beverly Hills, California, on November 3, 2012. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file

The Crown Prosecution Service said late on Saturday that “we have received a file from the police to consider a charging decision in this case. Any decision to bring charges will be made independently, based on the evidence and in line with our judicial review.”

Detectives from London’s Metropolitan Police questioned 49-year-old Brand three times about ‘non-recent sexual offences’.

“Our investigation is continuing and a file has now been passed to the CPS,” said Detective Chief Inspector Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation. “We have a team of dedicated officers providing specialist support to the women who have come forward. We are committed to investigating sexual crimes, regardless of how long ago they may have occurred.”

In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims from four women who said they were sexually assaulted or raped by Brand between 2006 and 2013, at the height of his fame. The accusers have not been identified.

The comedian, author and ‘Get Him To The Greek’ actor has denied the allegations and said his relationships were ‘always consensual’.

Known for his unbridled and daring stand-up routines, Brand has hosted shows on radio and television, written memoirs chronicling his battle with drugs and alcohol, appeared in several Hollywood films and was briefly married to pop star Katy between 2010 and 2012 Perry.

In recent years, Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media, but has built a large following online with videos that combine welfare and conspiracy theories.