French star Patrick Bruel has fiercely denied allegations he sexually assaulted a number of women during his 50-year career as a singer and actor. Bruel, 67, has in recent weeks been the subject of a ...

Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.

Mr. Bruel, long a beloved celebrity in France, has denied allegations raised by 13 women dating to 1997. By Claire Moses and Ségolène Le Stradic Ségolène Le Stradic reported from Paris. Patrick Bruel, ...

French singer Patrick Bruel has been formally placed under investigation over rape, assault, and harassment allegations.