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British prosecutors are considering charging Russell Brand with sexual assault

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British prosecutors are considering charging Russell Brand with sexual assault

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

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.”


Comedian Russell Brand, holding a microphone and gesturing with his hand, performs during the 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' event at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, California in 2012
Comedian Russell Brand performs at “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,” a celebration of Murphy’s career, at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, California on November 3, 2012. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

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 of sexual abuse or rape by Brand between 2006 and 2013, at the height of his fame. The accusers have not been identified.

The comedianauthor and ‘Get Him To The Greek’ actor denied the allegationsand said his relationships were “always consensual.”


Russell Brand holds a microphone and a book during a discussion at Esquire Townhouse in London, England, on October 14, 2017
Russell Brand takes part in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on October 14, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images

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.