Patrick Bruel, a 67-year-old French singer currently under investigation for multiple cases of sexual violence, has decided to cancel his upcoming tour. This decision comes after mounting pressure from mayors, victims, and feminist organizations who criticized the tour as "indecent" and an "insult to the victims." Bruel had previously canceled all his concerts until September at the end of May, following a surge in testimonies and complaints against him. The 35-date tour, originally set to begin on October 2nd, faced opposition from several mayors, including those of Chartres, Dijon, and Strasbourg, who had previously stated they would not allow Bruel to perform in their cities this autumn. The feminist collective NousToutes praised the cancellation, highlighting that Bruel is under investigation in four cases of sexual violence and has faced numerous other complaints. The group supported the use of a "precautionary principle," which suggests that actions should be taken to prevent potential harm even if the accusations are not yet proven. They emphasized that while the presumption of innocence is a legal principle in criminal cases, it does not necessarily apply in civil society, and public mobilization can lead to the deprogramming of individuals accused of such offenses. Bruel, who maintains his innocence, announced the cancellation on Instagram, stating that he made the "choice of peace" by ending the tour, which he personally produces through his company 14 Productions. He said the current conditions are no longer suitable for the concerts to be "moments of music and sharing," and he does not want to put the audience or his team at risk. He also emphasized that he will continue to defend himself and fight to prove his innocence. A lawyer representing several alleged victims expressed "relative satisfaction" with the decision, noting that his clients had been "living very badly" with the idea of Bruel performing. Aurore Bergé, the French minister responsible for gender equality, acknowledged the cancellation and reiterated that the conditions for the tour were not met. She had previously urged Bruel to abandon the tour last week, stating that it was not appropriate to proceed.