Patrick Bruel faces French court case as Belgian honour plaque is vandalized

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel remains under judicial investigation in France after multiple women filed sexual‑assault complaints. His lawyer, Fanny Colin, told franceinfo that Bruel denies the accusations, will cooperate fully with investigators and aims to prove his innocence throughout the proceedings.

In Liège, Belgium, the city had withdrawn Bruel’s honorary citizenship and a commemorative slab bearing his name, installed during the International Comedy Festival, was vandalised with an insulting message. The act reflects public backlash as local authorities await the outcome of the French legal process.