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French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations
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French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations

The Guardian · May 18, 2026, 3:21 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and Belgium The French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, the subject of multiple rape allegations, protested his innocence on Sunday and said he would not step away from his work.The Paris prosecutor’s office announced earlier on Sunday that Bruel was the subject of at least four complaints of sexual assault in France, and that the cases would be investigated together.Agence France-Presse contributed to this report Continue reading...

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