Singer Patrick Bruel Denies Allegations After Police Questioning
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French singer Patrick Bruel has denied accusations made against him, after being questioned by police. Karine Viseur, who says she is a victim of the singer, spoke out after his statements in police custody.
Bruel was questioned by police in what is called a garde à vue, a French legal term meaning a person is held for questioning about a possible crime. Following the questioning, Bruel made public statements denying the claims against him.
Viseur said that Bruel had denied the accusations "from the start." She also criticised what she called his modus operandi, a Latin phrase meaning a person's usual way of acting or behaving, which she said had not changed.
Other public figures have reacted to the situation. Singer Louane said she would have felt uncomfortable if she had been involved. Bruel has cancelled his concert tour as a result of the controversy.
Actress Mimie Mathy has spoken publicly in support of the singer, though details of her comments were not fully given. Louane also reacted to this support.
A third woman, Helena Noguerra, has also come forward with a claim against Bruel. She said that he lifted her skirt with his hands, describing an incident she experienced.
The allegations against Patrick Bruel have created wide public discussion in France, with several women now speaking out. The singer continues to deny all accusations made against him.
Vocabulary10 words
- denied
- said something is not true
- victim
- a person harmed by someone else's actions
- garde à vue
- French term for police detaining someone for questioning
- modus operandi
- a person's usual way of doing something
- uncomfortable
- feeling awkward or not at ease
- cancelled
- stopped an event from happening
- skirt
- a piece of clothing worn by women
- allegations
- claims that someone has done something wrong
- controversy
- public disagreement about something
- incident
- an event, often unpleasant
Quiz
Answer key
1. His modus operandi 2. She said she would have felt uncomfortable 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
French singer Patrick Bruel has _____ accusations made against him, after being questioned by police.
Bruel was questioned by police in what is called a _____, a French legal term.
Viseur said that Bruel had denied the accusations "from the _____."
She also criticised what she called his _____ operandi.
Singer Louane said she would have felt _____ if she had been involved.
Bruel has _____ his concert tour as a result of the _____.
Actress Mimie Mathy has spoken publicly in _____ of the singer.
Helena Noguerra said he lifted her _____ with his hands.
The _____ against Patrick Bruel have created wide public discussion in France.
The singer continues to _____ all accusations made against him.