LONDON (AP) 鈥� British prosecutors say they have been given a file of evidence from police about alleged sexual offenses by comedian and are considering whether to charge him.
The Crown Prosecution Service said late Saturday that 鈥渨e have been passed a file by the police to consider a charging decision in this case. Any decision to charge is made independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.鈥�
Detectives from London鈥檚 Metropolitan Police force have interviewed 49-year-old Brand three times over 鈥渘on-recent sexual offenses.鈥�
鈥淥ur investigation continues and a file has now been passed to the CPS,鈥� said Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation. 鈥淲e have a team of dedicated officers providing specialist support to the women who have come forward. We are committed to investigating sexual offences, no matter how long ago they are alleged to have taken place.鈥�
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published of being sexually assaulted or raped by Brand between 2006 and 2013, at the height of his fame. The accusers have not been identified.
, author and 鈥淕et Him To The Greek鈥� actor has , saying his relationships were 鈥渁lways consensual.鈥�
Known for his unbridled and risqu茅 standup routines, Brand hosted shows on radio and television, wrote memoirs charting his battles with drugs and alcohol, appeared in several Hollywood movies and was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry between 2010 and 2012.
In recent years, Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories.
The Associated Press
