French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came forward to make allegations against him, some dating back to the 1990s.

Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly revealed facts now before the courts, according to information from “franceinfo”.

Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly uncovered matters now before the courts, the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office said.

At least 13 women have accused the star of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault