French prosecutors on Wednesday sought to charge pop star Patrick Bruel and place him in pre-trial detention over nine allegations of sexual abuse including rape and sexual assault. Bruel, a singer, actor, one-time world poker champion and heartthrob in the early 1990s has denied the allegations.
French prosecutors seek charges, pre-trial detention for pop star Bruel over alleged sex abuse
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Mon 07:21 - La Libre (BE)
Targeted by around ten complaints, Patrick Bruel was placed in police custody
Mon 07:35 - Le Monde
Patrick Bruel in police custody as part of an investigation into sexual violence; at least 13 victims, according to the prosecution
Mon 09:32 - La Libre (BE)
What is Bruel really at risk after being taken into custody? “In many cases, people come out within a day or after 48 hours”
Mon 13:28 - Le Figaro
“It’s a relief”: Flavie Flament reacts to Patrick Bruel’s custody
Mon 15:41 - France 24
French star Patrick Bruel placed in police custody over rape, sex assault allegations
Tue 09:04 - France 24
French singer Bruel held in police custody on sexual assault allegations
Wed 14:34 - France 24
French prosecutors seek charges, pre-trial detention for pop star Bruel over alleged sex abuse
Wed 15:28 - France 24
France prosecutors want singer Bruel charged over alleged sexual abuse