Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault by Metropolitan Police
by Olivia Sheed · ChronicleLiveMedia personality and controversial figure Russell Brand has been charged by Metropolitan Police for a list of sexual offences.
The charges include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault.
According to the statement made Friday afternoon, detectives began investigating in September 2023 after receiving a number of allegations, which followed reporting by Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Sunday Times.
It is alleged that:
- In 1999 a woman was raped in the Bournemouth area
- In 2001 a woman was indecently assaulted in the Westminster area of London
- In 2004 a woman was orally raped and sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London
- Between 2004 and 2005, a woman was sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London
Russell Brand is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, 2 May.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy from the Metropolitan Police, who is leading the investigation, said: "The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers.
"The Met's investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at CIT@met.police.uk.
"Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line."
Jaswant Narwal of the Crown Prosecution Service said: "We have today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Russell Brand with a number of sexual offences.
"We carefully reviewed the evidence after a police investigation into allegations made following the broadcast of a Channel 4 documentary in September 2023.
"We have concluded that Russell Brand should be charged with offences including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault."
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