Police have handed a file of proof to the Crown Prosecution Service containing allegations of sexual offences made by Russell Model.
Specialist officers have been investigating non-recent accusations of rape, assault and emotional abuse by the comedian and actor, following a joint investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches programme, The Occasions and Sunday Occasions.
Model has strongly denied all the allegations, saying all of his sexual relationships have been “completely all the time consensual”.
The file now rests with the CPS, who will decide whether or not to deliver legal expenses in opposition to Model, after an investigation that has lasted 13 months. Model has been questioned underneath warning on three separate events, together with a police interview in January.
Andy Furphy, Detective Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, stated: “Our investigation continues and a file has now been handed to the CPS. We now have a staff of devoted officers offering specialist assist to the ladies who’ve come ahead. We’re dedicated to investigating sexual offences, irrespective of how way back they’re alleged to have taken place.”
The accusations in opposition to Model are thought to this point again to the peak of his business success, between 2006 and 2013.
The CPS will now determine whether or not there’s sufficient proof to cost the comic and whether or not a trial could be within the public curiosity.
The claims first got here to gentle in a Dispatches broadcast in September final 12 months, which additionally included accusations of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. In a video on his YouTube channel, Model responded: “What I critically refute are these very, very severe legal allegations. Additionally, it’s value mentioning that there are witnesses whose proof immediately contradicts the narrative that these two mainstream media retailers try to assemble, apparently, in what appears to me to be a coordinated assault.
“Now, I don’t wanna get into this any additional due to the intense nature of the allegations, however I really feel like I’m being attacked and plainly they’re working very carefully collectively. We’re clearly going to look into this matter ’trigger it’s very, very severe. Within the meantime, I need you to remain shut, keep awake, however extra vital than any of that, for those who can, please keep free.”
In June, it emerged in an investigation by manufacturing firm Banijay UK that issues about Model’s behaviour whereas internet hosting Massive Brother’s Massive Mouth have been “not adequately addressed”.
In March, Channel 4’s chief govt, Alex Mahon, apologised on behalf of the broadcaster for not correctly investigating a “severe” allegation made in opposition to Model, referring to an incident from 2009.
For assist, recommendation or extra info concerning sexual harassment, assault and rape within the UK, go to the Rape Disaster charity web site. Within the US, go to RAINN.
