Gisèle Pelicot's Family Speaks Out Amidst Devastating Rape Trial in France
TL;DR
Gisèle Pelicot has publicly condemned the mass rape case involving 51 men, including her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, who admitted to drugging her and recruiting men online to rape her over nearly a decade. The trial, held in Avignon, France, has drawn international attention and sparked discussions on France's patriarchal society and the legal definition of consent. Despite facing aggressive questioning from defense lawyers, Pelicot emphasized the need for societal change and expressed her desire for her family to be proud of her courage in bringing the case to light.
- Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change BBC.com
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- Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France The New York Times
- Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: children tell of ‘devastation’ caused by their father The Guardian
- Gisele Pelicot rape case: Victim accuses dozens of men alleged to have raped her of 'cowardice' Sky News
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