Russell Brand was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars on Monday for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, with British police now investigating additional allegations against the former comedian.
The 51-year-old received a 10-year, six-month prison sentence at London’s Southwark Crown Court, where Judge Joel Bennathan delivered a blistering assessment of his conduct.
“About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous,” Bennathan told him. “You were clever — and in many people’s eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator.”
On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said several people contacted investigators during and after Brand’s trial. Authorities are reviewing the information to determine whether further criminal proceedings are warranted. Police previously confirmed that two additional rape allegations were under investigation.
Brand’s former girlfriend, Jemima Goldsmith, has also spoken publicly about their relationship, accusing him of “violence, coercive control and abuse.”
The television producer alleged that she called police during a violent incident at her home in 2014 but ultimately chose not to pursue charges.
Brand is expected to serve at least two-thirds of his sentence before becoming eligible for release.
No charges have been filed concerning the newly reported allegations.