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Patrick Bruel Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Investigations

4/18/2026

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Patrick Bruel, French singer, faces three ongoing sexual assault investigations in Belgium, France, and Saint-Malo.
Karine Viseur accuses Bruel of an assault in 2010.
Daniela Elstner alleges attempted rape in 1997.
Twelve women have testified, including Ophélie Fajfer, who says Bruel allegedly assaulted her in 2015.
Bruel denies all allegations.

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Story summary

Patrick Bruel, French singer, faces three ongoing sexual assault investigations in Belgium, France, and Saint-Malo.
Karine Viseur accuses Bruel of an assault in 2010.
Daniela Elstner alleges attempted rape in 1997.
Twelve women have testified, including Ophélie Fajfer, who says Bruel allegedly assaulted her in 2015.
Bruel denies all allegations.