French star Patrick Bruel placed in police custody over rape, sex assault allegations
Key takeaways
- Famed French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody over allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment from 13 victims, the Nanterre prosecution office said on Monday.
- Issued on: 08/06/2026 - 17:41Modified: 08/06/2026 - 17:51
- By: FRANCE 24 French singer Patrick Bruel performs on stage on December 20, 2019 at the Cite des Congres in valenciennes, northern France.
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Famed French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody over allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment from 13 victims, the Nanterre prosecution office said on Monday. Bruel has publicly denied wrongdoing.
Issued on: 08/06/2026 - 17:41Modified: 08/06/2026 - 17:51
By: FRANCE 24 French singer Patrick Bruel performs on stage on December 20, 2019 at the Cite des Congres in valenciennes, northern France. © François Lo Presti, AFP French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody in connection with an investigation into sexual assault allegations, the Nanterre prosecution office said on Monday.