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Prosecutors say Patrick Bruel is in custody as investigations expand. Three women had previously accused him of sexual assault and attempted rape in the 1990s; new complaints involve allegations elsewhere. Bruel denies the accusations and has offered to cooperate with authorities.
Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation on multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and harassment across allegations stretching from 1992 to 2019. Prosecutors say some allegations beyond the statute of limitations have been added to the file; he denies all charges and has been released on bail with restrictions.