Patrick Bruel
Patrick Benguigui, better known by his stage name Patrick Bruel, is a French singer-songwriter, actor, and professional poker player.
Standing...
Stories...
Jun 5, 2026
Lean Right
The singer faces eight criminal complaints for rape and sexual assault, has had his Paris theatre performances cancelled following feminist protests, and his business empire including a luxury hotel and vineyard is now under pressure.
While LR has no institutional stake in Bruel's personal case, Le Figaro's detailed coverage reflects the centre-right interest in due process and the tension between presumption of innocence and activist-driven cancellation before any conviction.