British police on Friday (April 4) charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.

Russell Brand is facing multiple charges after an investigation into multiple women's claims of rape and assault. Here's everything to know about what Russell Brand has been accused of.

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