Patrick Bruel cancels anniversary tour amid sexual assault investigation

Patrick Bruel sexual assault allegations tour cancellation French music industry NousToutes

French singer Patrick Bruel has cancelled his upcoming anniversary tour, 'Alors Regarde 35', following mounting pressure and numerous allegations of sexual violence. The singer is currently under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment, involving approximately 32 complaints.

Leaked police reports from his June custody indicate that Bruel denied the allegations, often claiming a lack of memory regarding the specific incidents described by the complainants. His legal team has stated that he denies all wrongdoing and that the tour cancellation was a decision made to ensure public peace. All ticket holders are expected to receive refunds.

The case has sparked significant debate within the French entertainment industry. While some figures, such as Mimie Mathy, have expressed support for the singer, others, including the feminist collective NousToutes and singer Louane, have voiced solidarity with the victims or expressed discomfort with his continued public presence during the investigation.

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#NousToutes · 14 Productions · Fanny Colin · Helena Noguerra · Jean-Claude Camus · Karine Viseur · Louane · Mimie Mathy · NousToutes · Paris Match · Patrick Bruel

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nanterre prosecutor's office has appealed a decision to ease Patrick Bruel's judicial supervision.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The NousToutes collective criticizes arguments that use Patrick Bruel's popularity to defend him. www.huffingtonpost.fr
[● 6 SOURCES] Patrick Bruel is under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. wochentlich.de · www.vosgesmatin.fr · actu.fr · www.sudouest.fr · www.guineetime.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] During police questioning, Bruel claimed to have no memory of certain encounters. www.rtl.be · www.mariefrance.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] The canceled tour included 35 concert dates and 150,000 sold tickets. wochentlich.de · www.vosgesmatin.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] All tickets for the canceled tour will be refunded. www.vosgesmatin.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] The singer is facing approximately 32 complaints of sexual violence. wochentlich.de · www.nextplz.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] Patrick Bruel denies all allegations of sexual violence. wochentlich.de · actu.fr · sixactualites.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] During police questioning, Bruel claimed to have no memory of several alleged incidents. www.rtl.be · www.mariefrance.fr · www.nextplz.fr
[● 4 SOURCES] Patrick Bruel has cancelled his anniversary concert tour. wochentlich.de · www.vosgesmatin.fr · actu.fr · www.sudouest.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] The singer faces approximately 32 complaints involving sexual violence. wochentlich.de · www.nextplz.fr
[● 3 SOURCES] Bruel is formally charged in four specific cases: rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. wochentlich.de · actu.fr · www.sudouest.fr