Unifrance Managing Director Daniela Elstner Files Attempted Rape & Sexual Assault Complaint Against Star Patrick Bruel

Daniela Elstner, managing director of French cinema and TV export agency Unifrance, has filed a police complaint against singer and actor Patrick Bruel for attempted rape and sexual assault.

19 Mar, 10:51 — 19 Mar, 12:04

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This story highlights ongoing issues of sexual assault allegations within the entertainment industry, particularly against prominent figures. The involvement of a high-profile executive and a well-known actor brings significant attention to the allegations and the broader #MeToo movement.

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varietyMostly Factual1h ago

Unifrance Managing Director Daniela Elstner Files Police Complaint Against Singer and Actor Patrick Bruel for Attempted Rape and Sexual Assault

Daniela Elstner, managing director of Unifrance, has filed a police complaint against French singer-songwriter and actor Patrick Bruel over alleged attempted rape and sexual assault. The exec’s complaint was confirmed by the Mediapart investigative news website alongside reports of six others who claimed they had suffered alleged sexual assaults by Bruel between 1992 and 2019. […]

By Alex Ritman

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago

Unifrance Executive Files Attempted Rape Complaint With Police Against French Actor Patrick Bruel

Daniela Elstner, who, without naming Bruel, has spoken about the alleged assault in the past, accuses the French star of forcing himself on her in 1997. Bruel’s lawyer has denied all allegations against his client.

By Scott Roxborough

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