Patrick Bruel is under investigation.
The 67-year-old French singer-songwriter, and one of the best-selling artists ever, is being investigated for alleged sexual violence, and was taken into police custody on Monday (June 8).
He is denying all allegations.
The Nanterre prosecutor’s office says the investigation involves 13 alleged victims, per Variety.
The investigation allegedly began with three women who accused him of sexual assault and attempted rape between 1997 and 2001, until more alleged victims identified and interviewed. Eight formal complaints were filed in May alleging sexual assault, attempted rape or rape, allegedly taking place between 1991 through 2015.
Approximately 30 women have publicly accused the artist of sexual violence in investigations published by outlets like Elle, Mediapart, and RTBF.
Christophe Ingrain, Céline Lasek and Fanny Colin, his lawyers, said that Patrick “for several weeks made it known that he was at the disposal of the justice system, in order to finally respond within the framework of the judicial proceedings before the competent authority. He will answer all investigators’ questions and provide all the elements necessary to demonstrate his innocence.”
He has since canceled his upcoming performances.
For more about the individual allegations, head to Variety.com.
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