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 had been “completely at all times consensual”.
The file now rests with the CPS, who will decide whether or not to deliver legal prices towards 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, mentioned: “Our investigation continues and a file has now been handed to the CPS. We now have a crew of devoted officers offering specialist assist to the ladies who’ve come ahead. We’re dedicated to investigating sexual offences, regardless of how way back they’re alleged to have taken place.”
The accusations towards Model are thought thus far again to the peak of his business success, between 2006 and 2013.
The CPS will now determine whether or not there may be 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 yr, which additionally included accusations of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. In a video on his YouTube channel, Model responded: “What I significantly refute are these very, very critical legal allegations. Additionally, it’s price mentioning that there are witnesses whose proof straight 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 intently collectively. We’re clearly going to look into this matter ’trigger it’s very, very critical. Within the meantime, I would like you to remain shut, keep awake, however extra essential than any of that, for those who can, please keep free.”
In June, it emerged in an investigation by manufacturing firm Banijay UK that considerations about Model’s behaviour whereas internet hosting Massive Brother’s Massive Mouth had been “not adequately addressed”.
In March, Channel 4’s chief government, Alex Mahon, apologised on behalf of the broadcaster for not correctly investigating a “critical” allegation made towards 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.
