French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
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Posted Jun 10, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-10-2130
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation on multiple charges of rape and sexual abuse after two days in custody in Nanterre.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation on multiple charges of rape and sexual abuse. The 67-year-old celebrity appeared before a panel of four judges on Wednesday evening in Nanterre, a western Paris suburb, following two days in custody. This development confirms the state prosecutor's request for an investigation into the allegations. The case is being reported as part of the ongoing impact of the Me Too movement, involving one of France's most prominent show business figures.
Sources: BBC News