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Patrick Bruel Faces Probe, Cancels Tour Amid Assault Allegations

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Nanterre prosecutor’s office has taken charge of a sexual-assault probe covering at least 13 women from 1997 to 2012.
Patrick Bruel was taken into police custody in France, denied the accusations and cancelled the final five Paris shows, most of his upcoming tour and three Montreal concerts.
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon urged women to come forward with any sexual-violence claims against the singer.

History

Historical Context

In October 2017 the global #MeToo wave hit France, prompting a surge of accusations and a 2018 law that raised penalties for sexual assault. The movement revealed that 93% of French sexual-harassment complaints are dropped and only 65 of 1,048 lawsuits led to conviction. Now Nanterre prosecutors are probing singer Patrick Bruel, while spokesperson Maud Bregeon urges victims to come forward.

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Story summary

The Nanterre prosecutor’s office has taken charge of a sexual-assault probe covering at least 13 women from 1997 to 2012.
Patrick Bruel was taken into police custody in France, denied the accusations and cancelled the final five Paris shows, most of his upcoming tour and three Montreal concerts.
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon urged women to come forward with any sexual-violence claims against the singer.

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