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One of the accusers alleged that Brand raped her in June 2012 at his Los Angeles home.
Another accuser said Brand sexually assaulted her as they were working together in L.A. in early 2013.
(An attorney who has represented Brand did not immediately respond to a request for comment.)
After the allegations were published, multiple companiesdroppedBrand.
YouTube demonetized Brands conspiracy-theory-fueled channel.
The BBC has also removed some Brand content from its radio and television streaming services,Varietysaid.
Can prosecutors still potentially pursue a case in relation to these allegations?
What else do they need to act on the case?
Can Russell Brand be prosecuted in California?
Its indefinite and it may be brought at any time after the event occurs for rape.
(Previously, the statute of limitations for rape was ten years, with a few exceptions.
For minor victims, the statute of limitations was expanded to their 40th birthday, per reports.)
The womens allegations against Brand in Los Angeles fall into this timeline.
How would an investigation into allegations from more than ten years ago unfold?
In California, an investigation like this would typically start after one of his accusers went to police.
Youre really doing a really thorough intake, Fiset explained of the process.
Police would then investigate to the point where they believe they would have probable cause to arrest.
What would convince prosecutors to act on a case?
Prosecutors dont like to lose, Rahmani said.
You dont want allegations that this was fabricated after the fact.
Prosecutors will want to assess whether an accusers allegations have been consistent over time.
In most cases, they look for a likable and credible victim, Rahmani said.
Reporters who conducted the expose interviewed hundreds of sources who knew or worked with Brand over the years.
The journalists also reviewed alleged text exchanges hours after she left his house.
When a girl say[s] NO it means no, she said in one alleged text.
Brand purportedly responded by claiming he was very sorry.
Theyve got to get by the first question that everybody asks: Why didnt you bring it back then?
Why were you waiting?
They have to have a good reason for that, because people, I think, are skeptical.
Has an investigation started in the U.K.?
Officers are in contact with the woman and will be providing her with support.
Could Brand possibly be prosecuted in England for allegations dating back to 2006?
With civil law, there is an act that has a three-year limitation period.
For children, the three-year period starts on their 18th birthday.
Courts can waive the limitation if it is fair to do so, Collins said.
