French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
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French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHugh SchofieldIn ParisReutersPatrick Bruel rose to fame in the 1980s and he has appeared in dozens of filmsOne of France's best-known showbusiness stars, Patrick Bruel, has been placed under judicial investigation on several counts of rape and sexual abuse, in the latest fallout from the Me Too movement.After two days in custody in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, the 67-year-old singer and actor went before a panel of four judges on Wednesday evening.They confirmed the state prosecutor's request that Bruel be placed under investigation in several cases of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault and harassment.
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