French prosecutors seek charges, pre-trial detention for pop star Bruel over alleged sex abuse
Summary
French prosecutors have asked for pop singer Patrick Bruel to be charged and held before trial for nine allegations of sexual abuse, including rape and sexual assault. Bruel denies the accusations and has spent time in police custody while the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Prosecutors want Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving nine victims from 2010 to 2019.
- Bruel is a well-known French singer and actor, popular since the 1990s, and he denies all wrongdoing.
- Authorities have also included 13 older complaints dating from 1992 to 2008 in the investigation, but these may be beyond the legal time limit to prosecute.
- Bruel was held in custody for 48 hours starting Monday to answer questions about the allegations.
- Bruel announced he would cancel all concerts until September amid the accusations.
- One accuser is Daniela Elstner, who accused him of attempted rape in 1997 while she was an intern at a film festival.
- New complaints continue to emerge, including allegations from a 19-year-old woman and two others who filed rape complaints recently.
- Investigating judges will decide whether to formally charge Bruel and place him in pre-trial detention.
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