French Prosecutors Request Rape Charges Against Singer Patrick Bruel

French prosecutors requested on Wednesday that pop singer Patrick Bruel be charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The request covers alleged offenses involving nine victims between 2010 and 2019. The prosecutor's office stated that it also asked for Bruel to be placed in pre-trial detention.

Bruel was detained on Monday for questioning and is scheduled to appear before investigating magistrates later on Wednesday. The 67-year-old singer has denied any wrongdoing. Several new allegations against him have been reported since his detention.

is a well-known figure in French pop culture with multiple top-selling albums and film appearances. He is the latest high-profile French celebrity to face investigators following the #MeToo movement.