French star Patrick Bruel held by police investigating new sexual assault allegations
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been taken into police custody in Nanterre, a western Paris suburb, as part of an investigation into sexual assault allegations. Two new rape complaints were filed against the 67-year-old on May 27 and June 3.

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AI-generatedFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been taken into police custody in Nanterre, a western Paris suburb, as part of an investigation into sexual assault allegations. Two new rape complaints were filed against the 67-year-old on May 27 and June 3. Bruel is reportedly being questioned regarding a total of 13 alleged victims, with previous accusations dating back to 1997, 2000, and 2001. He denies all allegations, and his lawyers stated he will cooperate with investigators to prove his innocence. Bruel has canceled most of his upcoming tour.
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5 extractedFilm legend Gérard Depardieu was sentenced to 18 months in prison last year.
Patrick Bruel denies all the allegations.
Patrick Bruel is being questioned about 13 victims.
Two new rape complaints were filed against Patrick Bruel on 27 May and 3 June.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was taken into police custody on Monday.