Cantat

A crowd stands behind a metal gate. One holds a sign that says "Cantat assassin"

In France, #MeToo protests force a rock star who killed his girlfriend to give up tour

Women & Gender

Rocker Bertrand Cantat killed his girlfriend in 2003. He was convicted and went to prison. Now, he’s facing protests as he tries to rebuild a career.

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