AceShowbiz - British prosecutors have received a file of evidence from the Metropolitan Police in connection with alleged sexual offenses committed by comedian and actor Russell Brand. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Saturday that it will now review the evidence to determine whether charges should be brought.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have interviewed 49-year-old Brand three times over "non-recent sexual offenses." Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who leads the investigation, stated, "Our investigation continues, and a file has been passed to the CPS."

In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times reported claims by four women alleging that they were sexually assaulted or raped by Brand between 2006 and 2013, during the height of his fame. Another woman told BBC News that an incident occurred while she was working in the same building as the BBC's Los Angeles office.

Brand has denied the allegations, asserting that his relationships were "always consensual." Known for his unbridled and risqué standup routines, Brand has hosted shows on radio and television, written memoirs about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, appeared in Hollywood films, and was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012.

In recent years, Brand has largely faded from mainstream media attention but has amassed a significant online following with videos merging wellness and conspiracy theories. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan previously defended the platform's decision to suspend monetization of Brand's channel, citing YouTube's creator responsibility guidelines policy in cases where off-platform behavior could harm the creator ecosystem.

The CPS decision to charge Brand will be made based solely on the evidence presented and in accordance with its legal guidelines. The outcome of the review is currently pending.