French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations
Patrick Bruel, a French singer and actor, is facing multiple sexual assault allegations in France and Belgium. He has publicly denied the accusations and expressed his intention to continue his work. Bruel's case is part of a broader trend of sexual assault claims against celebrities in France.
- ▪Bruel is the subject of at least four complaints of sexual assault in France and one in Belgium.
- ▪He has stated that he has never forced a woman and regrets any hurt he may have caused.
- ▪A petition is circulating to cancel his upcoming concert tour, which is set to begin on June 16.
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Patrick Bruel is the subject of at least four complaints of sexual assault in France and one in Belgium. He denies the allegations. Photograph: Magali Cohen/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPatrick Bruel is the subject of at least four complaints of sexual assault in France and one in Belgium. He denies the allegations. Photograph: Magali Cohen/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty ImagesFranceFrench star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegationsSinger and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and BelgiumGuardian staff and agenciesSun 17 May 2026 23.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, the subject of multiple rape allegations, protested his innocence on Sunday and said he would not step…
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