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Actor Francis Renaud held in custody over rape, harassment and violence allegations
French actor and director Francis Renaud was placed in police custody on Monday over allegations of rape, harassment and violence.
The case follows a complaint by his former partner, who says she was forced to have sex with other men in his presence over about 12 years.
Some alleged incidents took place in Vernon, in the Eure department, where Renaud lives, and elsewhere in France.
A specialist police unit in Rouen is investigating under the direction of the prosecutor in Évreux.
Renaud, 59, has appeared in films by director Olivier Marchal and in television series.
The allegations are under investigation, and the reports do not state that he has been charged or convicted.
The investigation is continuing, with the prosecutor declining to comment further at this stage.
Actor Francis Renaud was placed in police custody on 12 October in an investigation into allegations of rape, harassment and violence.
The investigation followed a complaint by his former partner, according to a source close to the case.
The former partner said she had been forced to have sex in Renaud’s presence with other men over about 12 years.
Some alleged incidents took place in Vernon, where Renaud lives, and elsewhere in France, the source said.
The investigation is being handled by the Rouen division for organised and specialised crime.
- Who
- Francis Renaud, a 59-year-old actor, director and screenwriter.
- What
- He was placed in police custody in an investigation into allegations of rape, harassment and violence.
- When
- Monday, 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Vernon and other locations in France are cited as places where some alleged incidents occurred.
- Why
- The custody followed a complaint by his former partner.
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Francis Renaud filed complaints concerning allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and death threats.
The Paris prosecutor’s office closed the 2024 case because the alleged offences were time-barred.
Renaud was placed in police custody following a complaint by his former partner.
Reports on his custody and the investigation were published.
- Age
- 59
- Custody date
- 12 October 2026
- Investigation team
- Rouen division for organised and specialised crime
- Residence
- Vernon, Eure
- Former partner’s account
- Alleged coercion over about 12 years
- Places mentioned
- Vernon and other locations in France
What people are saying
was forced to have sex in his presence with other men for about a dozen years
in the context of an investigation conducted by the Rouen division for organised and specialised crime
Sources
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