London [UK]: British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been officially charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault, according to a statement released by London’s Metropolitan Police on Friday.
The charges are linked to allegations made by four different women, with incidents reportedly taking place between 1999 and 2005, as reported by Variety.
The developments follow a high-profile investigation led by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches in September 2023, which uncovered multiple serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving Brand. Since then, the actor has been interviewed multiple times by police as part of the inquiry.
Russell Brand has publicly denied all allegations made against him.
In a statement, 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.”
He added:
“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.”
Brand, who was previously married to pop singer Katy Perry, is scheduled to appear before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 2.