Top French TV Presenter Patrick Poivre d’Arvor Charged with Rape

Over 20 women have accused the former TF1 newscast presenter of sexual assault and harassment, leading to preliminary charges and ongoing investigations.

Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, a top French television presenter, has been charged with rape following allegations by more than 20 women of sexual assault and harassment over several decades.
The charges relate to alleged incidents in 2004 and 2009 involving journalist and author Florence Porcel, who claims Poivre d’Arvor forced her into sexual acts.
Poivre d’Arvor denies all allegations, insisting that any sexual encounters were consensual, and has sued 16 of his accusers for slanderous denunciation.
Preliminary charges under French law indicate that the magistrate has reason to suspect wrongdoing and will continue investigations before deciding whether to send the case to trial.
Poivre d’Arvor, also known as 'PPDA', was the main presenter of French television network TF1’s evening newscast from 1987 to 2008, making him one of the most well-known people in France.