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Patrick Bruel scandal: French prosecutors seek charges and pre-trial detention over sex abuse claims

Euronews · Jun 10, 2026, 2:31 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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After 48 hours in custody, the Nanterre prosecutor on Wednesday sought formal charges and pre-trial detention for the 67-year-old artist, accused of multiple sexual assaults he vehemently denies.

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France 24 French prosecutors seek charges, pre-trial detention for pop star Bruel over alleged sex abuse Le Monde (English) French prosecutors request rape charges and detention for singer Patrick Bruel France 24 France prosecutors want singer Bruel charged over alleged sexual abuse

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