Culture: Patrick Bruel files suit for breach of investigative secrecy after Paris Match publishes police report

Written by: Adel Khelifi on September 11, 2026

Patrick Bruel’s lawyers filed a complaint on Wednesday, September 9, notably for breach of the secrecy of the instructions, denouncing the publication by several media outlets, including Paris Match, of excerpts from his testimony to investigators, they indicated on Thursday.

Me Fanny Colin, Céline Lasek and Christophe Ingrain, whose plan to file a complaint had been announced on BFMTV, denounce in particular in a press release the statements “falsely attributed by Paris Match”, in its September 3 edition, to their client, who is accused by a very large number of women of sexual violence.

The 67-year-old singer, who has canceled his tour and proclaims his innocence, has been placed under formal investigation in four cases, including rape and attempted rape.




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.