French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody as investigators question him over allegations of rape and other sexual offences involving multiple women. Prosecutors in Nanterre, in the western Paris area, say at least 13 women have brought claims of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. Several outlets report that additional complaints are being added to the case: the Guardian and France 24 state that two new rape complaints are filed during the investigation. Bruel, 67, denies the allegations, according to multiple sources. The New York Times and other reporting describe the claims as spanning years, with some allegations dating back to 1997. Police question him as part of a broader inquiry into the reported conduct. France 24 Europe adds that he remains held until Wednesday, following his detention on Monday. The allegations have not been tested in court in the reporting provided, and authorities have not issued findings on the claims.
Patrick Bruel held in police custody over rape and sexual assault allegations
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody as investigators question him over allegations of rape and other sexual offences involving multiple women. Prosecutors in Nanterre, in the we...
- Patrick Bruel is held in police custody during an investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assault.
- Prosecutors in Nanterre say the claims involve at least 13 women.
- Authorities say the allegations include rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault (and possibly harassment).
- Multiple outlets report that two new rape complaints are filed while he is under investigation.
- Bruel denies wrongdoing.
PARIS (AP) — French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody over allegations by at least 13 women of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, the prosecutor’s office in Nanterre said on Tuesday.
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11 hours agoFrench 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
13 hours agoFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel will be held in police custody until Wednesday as investigators questioned him over allegations of sexual assault and rape involving at least a dozen women, prosecutors said, adding that two new rape complaints had recently been filed.
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