French singer and actor Patrick Bruel denies multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault, according to reports on Sunday. The Paris prosecutor’s office says it is reviewing at least four complaints of sexual assault in France and that the cases are investigated together. Bruel, who has appeared in more than 40 films, protested his innocence and stated he would not step away from his work.
Both outlets report that the allegations form part of separate investigative processes, including mention that Bruel faces investigations in France and Belgium. Details of the accusations, including dates and allegations’ specific circumstances, are not described in the reports provided. AFP is cited by The Guardian in its account of the prosecutor’s announcement. Bruel’s response is consistent across coverage: he rejects wrongdoing and says he has never forced a woman.
The investigations are ongoing, and no outcome is reported. The reports present Bruel’s denial alongside prosecutors’ statements about the existence of multiple complaints and the decision to investigate them jointly.
