Prosecutors Asked to Consider Charges Against Russell Brand

Police detectives are investigating Russell Brand He asked prosecutors to consider filing criminal charges against the media personality regarding historic allegations of sexual crimes. BBC.

The decision of law enforcement is due to: September 2023 research report with Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches includes statements from four women who blame him for the murder. Forgetting Sarah Marshall The actor of sexual assault, rape, and emotional abuse over a seven-year period from 2006-2013 at the height of his fame. One of the women, none of whom knew each other and most of whom spoke on condition of anonymity, was 16 years old at the time of the crime. Although Brand denied the allegations, the women said they felt compelled to speak out considering the former host’s newfound platform. right-wing evangelical influencerwho I’m selling now A $240 “magic amulet” that wards off Wi-Fi and other “bad energies.”

Since then, police have questioned Brand three times. The Metropolitan Police told the BBC it had received a number of reports of sexual offenses from women following the initial revelation. “A man in his 40s was questioned under caution by police officers on three separate occasions,” the group said.

“An evidence file has been forwarded to the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration,” police added. Meanwhile, the CPS confirmed it had received the file, paving the way for charges to be considered.

Brand was a presenter on BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4 at the time the crimes are said to have been committed. He is also a BAFTA-nominated comedian and has appeared in films such as. Arthur, Rock of Ages, Take Him to the Greeks And Despicable Me. More recently, it was revealed death on the Nile, Minions: The Rise of Gru And Catherine called Birdy.

A number of media outlets – including BBC, channel 4 and production company Banijay England – Apologized for or addressed complaints made against Brand throughout his various positions at the companies for failure to adequately record them.

Brand at the beginning of this year he told tucker carlson He said in an interview that he found the accusations “what I consider to be the most horrific crimes… very hurtful.”

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team led the investigation, said: “We have a dedicated team of officers providing specialist support to the women who have come forward.” He added that the organization is “committed to investigating sexual crimes, regardless of how long ago they allegedly occurred.”

Following the allegations, the BBC and Channel 4 removed materials featuring Brand from their sites, while YouTube suspended Brand from monetizing the videos published on his channel.