French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges

Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.

French prosecutors request rape charges and detention for singer Patrick Bruel

The public prosecutor requested that high-profile pop singer Patrick Bruel be indicted on charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment, offenses allegedly committed between 2010 and 2019.

France prosecutors want singer Bruel charged over alleged sexual abuse

French prosecutors said Wednesday they had requested pop icon Patrick Bruel be charged and placed in pre-trial detention over nine allegations of sexual abuse including rape and sexual assault. The 67-year-old, a major figure in French pop culture with multiple top selling albums and dozens of film appearances, has denied any wrongdoing. He is the latest top French celebrity to face investigators in the wake of the #MeToo movement, after film legend Gerard Depardieu was handed a suspended 18-...

By FRANCE24

French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody over allegations by at least 13 women of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, according to the Nanterre prosecutor’s office

By Associated Press

French Star Patrick Bruel Appears Before Judge on Rape, Sexual Harassment Charges

Nine women have accused the French actor and singer of sexual violence, including rape and attempted rape.

By Scott Roxborough

French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged rape and sexual assault

French Star Patrick Bruel To Appear Before Investigating Judges As Sexual Misconduct Accusations Mount

French star Patrick Bruel is set to appear before investigating judges in Paris on Wednesday for questioning related to multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The hearing, announced by the Nanterre prosecutor’s office in a press release, is related to alleged offenses which took place between 2010 and 2019 involving nine victims. […]

By Melanie Goodfellow

French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual assaults

Mr Bruel (67), who has been in police custody since Monday, denies the allegations.