Patrick Poivre d'Arvor Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over 2005 Rape Allegation

A previously undisclosed 2005 rape complaint against the former TF1 presenter emerges, challenging his defense strategy.

The 2005 rape allegation against Patrick Poivre d'Arvor was initially closed without charges after police investigations and his denial of the accusations.
New revelations indicate that this early complaint mirrors the pattern described by multiple women who have accused him of sexual misconduct since 2021.
Caroline Merlet, the 2005 complainant, claims she was assaulted in Poivre d'Arvor's office after a meeting at TF1.
TF1 and its parent company Bouygues state they were unaware of the 2005 allegations until now, expressing shock at the recent developments.
Five new judicial investigations have been opened in 2024 following additional complaints, adding to the ongoing legal challenges against Poivre d'Arvor.