Patrick Bruel's lawyers categorically deny the rape accusations made by Flavie Flament against their client. Speaking through Christophe Ingrain and Céline Lasek, the singer maintains that he has not... “Flavie Flament has never taken drugs” and not having “No report imposed” sexual.
The defense acknowledges, however, that Patrick Bruel and Flavie Flament met in the 1990s. According to the singer's advisors, they had a relationship at the time. “episodic relationship”, before subsequently maintaining exchanges described as friendly.
Reunions over the years highlighted by the lawyers
Patrick Bruel's lawyers also insist that the two personalities crossed paths several times after this period, notably on television shows, but also in private settings.
They claim that Flavie Flament invited Patrick Bruel on several occasions to appear on shows she hosted. The defense argues that these claims contradict the account given by the presenter today.
Flavie Flament files a rape complaint
These statements follow Flavie Flament's announcement of her rape complaint against Patrick Bruel. According to Mediapart, the television presenter accuses the singer of acts dating back to the early 1990s, when she was a teenager. Flavie Flament claims to have met Patrick Bruel in December 1990, during a television program hosted by Laurent Boyer. At that time, the singer was enjoying immense popular success, at the height of "Bruelmania."
“A man plundered my adolescence”
Flavie Flament uses very strong words. She claims that Patrick Bruel would have “looted [his] adolescence” She explains that she now wants to take her story to court. According to her testimony, she went to the singer's home after a shoot related to her work as a young model or television personality. She claims he offered her a drink before she lost consciousness. When she awoke, she says she realized she had just been sexually assaulted.
The complaint is now in the hands of the justice system.
Flavie Flament is now demanding that the allegations she is making be investigated by the courts. Her lawyer is requesting the appointment of an investigating judge so that an inquiry can be conducted. Patrick Bruel, for his part, firmly denies any sexual violence. At this stage, he remains presumed innocent.
