French Rape Trial Sparks Outrage Amid Calls for Justice and Reform
TL;DR
French prosecutors are seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old man who drugged his wife and orchestrated her rape by dozens of strangers over nine years. The case, which has shocked France, involves 49 other men who are also on trial. Prosecutors have dismissed claims that the men believed the acts were consensual. The trial has sparked public rallies and discussions on updating France's rape laws to emphasize consent. Sentencing is expected by December 20.
- French prosecutors seek 20 years for Dominique Pelicot in mass rape case Al Jazeera English
- 51 men were charged with raping her: Gisele Pelicot gives closing statement in shocking French trial Yahoo! Voices
- Prosecutors Seek Up To 14-year Terms For French Rape Trial Defendants Barron's
- Thousands protest against femicides and sexual and sexist violence in France The Associated Press
- Rape, assault, harassment: What do the numbers show about violence against women in France? Le Monde
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