UK prosecutors are mulling whether to charge Russell Brand over sex assault allegations

LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say they’ve been given a file of proof from police about alleged sexual offenses by comic Russell Model and are contemplating whether or not to cost him.

The Crown Prosecution Service mentioned late Saturday that “we’ve got been handed a file by the police to contemplate a charging resolution on this case. Any resolution to cost is made independently, primarily based on the proof and in keeping with our authorized take a look at.”

Detectives from London’s Metropolitan Police power have interviewed 49-year-old Model thrice over “non-recent sexual offenses.”

“Our investigation continues and a file has now been handed to the CPS,” mentioned Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who’s main the investigation. “We’ve got a workforce of devoted officers offering specialist help to the ladies who’ve come ahead. We’re dedicated to investigating sexual offences, irrespective of how way back they’re alleged to have taken place.”

In September 2023, British media retailers Channel 4 and the Sunday Occasions printed claims by 4 girls of being sexually assaulted or raped by Model between 2006 and 2013, on the top of his fame. The accusers haven’t been recognized.

The comic, writer and “Get Him To The Greek” actor has denied the allegations, saying his relationships have been “at all times consensual.”

Recognized for his unbridled and risqué standup routines, Model hosted reveals on radio and tv, wrote memoirs charting his battles with medicine and alcohol, appeared in a number of Hollywood films and was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry between 2010 and 2012.

In recent times, Model has largely disappeared from mainstream media however has constructed up a big following on-line with movies mixing wellness and conspiracy theories.