Patrick Bruel free but under judicial supervision after indictment for sexual violence
The artist has been accused by more than 20 women of sexual assault. He was charged in four cases over alleged offences in 2018–2019, but prosecutors' calls for his remand were rejected.
Published on 11/06/2026 - 10:55 GMT+2
In France, where he is the subject of several complaints from women accusing him of sexual violence and has been placed under formal investigation in four cases relating to alleged offences between 2008 and 2019, Patrick Bruel was released under judicial supervision after 48 hours in police custody.
The performer has also been granted assisted-witness status in four other cases.
“Formal proceedings against Mr Patrick Bruel were being considered in nine case files. Of these nine files, the investigating judges decided to place him under formal investigation in four of them. In four other files, the investigating judges decided to grant Mr Patrick Bruel assisted-witness status. As for the last file, the limitation period had expired and it was therefore not examined,” explained Patrick Bruel’s lawyer, Maître Fanny Colin.
The liberties and detention judge at the Nanterre court did not follow the prosecutor’s request to remand the artist in custody.
As part of his judicial supervision, Patrick Bruel is not allowed to leave French territory. He is also banned from contacting the complainants or their relatives, from going to their homes, or from visiting massage parlours. The artist must also provide proof that he is receiving psychological treatment and lodge bail of 500 000 euros.
Prosecutors now have ten days to appeal this decision.
An icon of French chanson, Patrick Bruel was due to launch a summer festival tour with almost 15 dates. The singer has now cancelled all his concerts until next September.
