Russell Brand: Met Police send CPS file to consider charges

Investigators looking into Russell Brand for claims of past sexual offenses have submitted a set of evidence to prosecutors for their review regarding potential charges.

Since the investigation by the Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4's Dispatches in September 2023 uncovered claims of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse involving the comedian and actor, Brand has spoken with the police on three separate occasions.

The events reportedly took place between 2006 and 2013, during which time Brand worked in prominent positions at places like Channel 4 and BBC Radio 2.

He previously rejected the claims, describing them as "extremely painful."

On Saturday, the Metropolitan Police announced that they had received multiple reports from women regarding sexual offenses, following the initial investigation by Channel 4 and the Sunday Times.

In the course of their inquiry, they stated that "a man in his forties has been questioned by detectives under caution on three different instances."

"The police have submitted a collection of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review," the statement continued.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has stated that it has received a file from the police, allowing it to review potential charges connected to claims of past sexual offenses involving a 49-year-old man.

The accusations directed at Brand stem from a seven-year timeframe when he was experiencing peak success, leading national TV and radio shows, as well as appearing in Hollywood movies.

Additional allegations brought up during the investigation pertain to Brand's purportedly domineering, harmful, and exploitative conduct.

The BBC had mentioned before that it received five complaints regarding the comedian's conduct during his time hosting radio shows at the organization.

Earlier this year, Channel 4 issued an apology for overlooking a complaint regarding Brand from 2009. The production firm Banijay UK also expressed regret, acknowledging that informal worries raised about the host during his time on Big Brother spin-off shows were not appropriately elevated or handled properly.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is overseeing the investigation, stated: "We have a committed group of officers offering specialized assistance to the women who have stepped forward."

"We are dedicated to looking into sexual offenses, regardless of when they are reported to have occurred," he stated.

In a virtual interview conducted earlier this year, the comedian expressed that it was extremely distressing for him to face allegations of what he views as the most horrific offenses.