French Singer Patrick Bruel Questioned Over Sexual Assault Allegations
French Singer Patrick Bruel Questioned Over Sexual Assault Allegations
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Nanterre confirmed that authorities are questioning the artist regarding accusations made by several women involving incidents that allegedly took place in France and Belgium between 1997 and 2012.
According to prosecutors, the investigation includes allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment involving 13 alleged victims. French authorities can hold Bruel in custody for up to 24 hours, with the possibility of extending the detention for an additional 24 hours if required.
Bruel, one of France’s most successful recording artists, has strongly denied all allegations. In a social media statement last month, he said he had never forced, manipulated or drugged any woman and maintained that he had done nothing wrong. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been announced at this stage.
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