Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
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"I had never in my life forced myself on a woman."
— Patrick Bruel , Celebrity
"I never had any relationship of any kind with Patrick Bruel."
— Flavie Flament , Celebrity
"It is up then up to the justice system to establish the truth of the facts."
— Maud Bregeon , Politician
Key People
Flavie Flament is a TV and radio presenter who has accused Patrick Bruel of drugging and raping her in 1991.
Maud Bregeon is a French government spokeswoman.
Patrick Bruel is a well-known French singer and actor facing multiple counts of rape and sexual abuse.
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Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
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