LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say police have handed them a dossier of evidence into alleged sex crimes committed by a comedian. russell brand and are considering whether to press charges against him.

The Crown Prosecution Service said on Saturday night that “a file has been passed to us by the police to consider a charging decision in this case. “Any decision to press charges is made independently, based on the evidence and in accordance with our legal test.”

London Metropolitan Police detectives have questioned Brand, 49, three times for “non-recent sexual offences”.

“Our investigation is continuing and a file has been passed to the CPS,” said Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation. “We have a team of dedicated officers who provide specialist support to the women who have come forward. “We are committed to investigating sexual crimes, no matter how long ago they allegedly occurred.”

In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims of four women of having been sexually assaulted or raped by Brand between 2006 and 2013, at the height of her fame. The accusers have not been identified.

the comedianauthor and actor of “Get Him To The Greek” has denied the accusationssaying that their relationships were “always consensual.”

Known for his wild and risqué routines, Brand hosted radio and television shows, wrote memoirs chronicling his battles with drugs and alcohol, appeared in several Hollywood films, and was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012. .

In recent years, Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media, but has built a large following online with videos that mix wellness and conspiracy theories.