British prosecutors said that they had charged the comedian and actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women.

British police have charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault against four women. London’s Metropolitan Police force said the comedian faces one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two of sexual assault.

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault for incidents that took place between the years of 1999 and 2005.