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French prosecutors confirmed that Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a 2023 rape case, with an investigating judge ordering proceedings for February 2026 and the exact date yet to be set; Hakimi denies the charges and says he looks forward to speaking in court.
Norway awaits the Oslo District Court verdict in Marius Borg Høiby’s high-profile rape trial, where prosecutors seek seven years and seven months for four rapes among 40 charges, while his defense requests about 18 months. The 29-year-old Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son will appear by video link due to health reasons after the trial’s end, and he has been in custody since February. The case also involves drugs and traffic offences, with witnesses allowed to remain anonymous. The broader royal-s family saga is complicated by the Crown Princess’s serious illness and lung-transplant listing, and the verdict is seen as a pivotal moment for the monarchy amid intense public scrutiny.
Norway's Court of Appeal rejected Marius Borg Høiby’s request to be released from custody while awaiting a verdict in his rape trial; the decision overturned a lower court's release order, with judges saying his risk of reoffending remains unchanged and that a family member's illness does not warrant special treatment. Høiby, 29, has 40 charges against him and has been detained since February; his mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit has pulmonary fibrosis and is on a lung transplant list.
In a high-profile New York trial, Jessica Mann testified that Harvey Weinstein ignored her pleas and treated her as if she owned her body, describing the assault in vivid terms as the case proceeds.
Gisèle Pelicot describes nearly a decade of being drugged and raped by her husband and other men, choosing to waive anonymity and publicly face the trial of her husband and 50 co-defendants in France, turning her story into a global symbol for survivors and feminism. In a new memoir, A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides, she details the long recovery, impact on her family, and her resolve to help others while considering a future meeting with her ex-husband in prison for answers.
In Oslo, Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, tearfully began testifying in a high-profile rape case in which he faces four rape charges among 38 counts. The first alleged victim testified she believed she had been drugged after an after-party at his parents’ basement in 2018, and police showed videos she says depicted him assaulting her after a brief consensual encounter. Høiby denies the rape allegations, saying the interactions were consensual and that he has struggled with validation and media scrutiny. Media are barred from identifying victims or showing photos of him, and he had been briefly remanded after a separate assault-with-a-knife arrest in August 2024 before appearing to testify. The trial coincides with renewed scrutiny of the royal family following Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s involvement in Epstein-related messages.
The Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit, faces renewed scrutiny as her stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, is arrested on suspicion of assault and is remanded in custody ahead of an Oslo rape trial on 38 charges, including four counts of rape. The case marks his fourth detention in 18 months and comes amid broader controversy over the princess’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein and questions about the royal household’s handling of the situation.
Gisèle Pelicot's case, where she was drugged and raped by her husband's accomplices, has sparked a national debate in France about sexual violence and societal attitudes, leading to increased awareness and reporting, but significant legal and cultural changes remain slow and challenging.
French actor Gérard Depardieu will face trial for alleged 2018 rape of Charlotte Arnould, marking a significant moment in France's #MeToo movement amid numerous allegations and public debate over justice and industry culture.
Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial over allegations of raping actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018, marking a significant legal development amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against him in France. The case highlights ongoing issues of sexual violence in the entertainment industry and the evolving legal and cultural response to such allegations in France.
French actor Gérard Depardieu is set to face a criminal court trial on charges of rape brought by actress Charlotte Arnould, stemming from incidents in 2018. This follows a previous conviction for sexual assault in 2021 and is part of numerous allegations against him over the years. Depardieu denies all accusations.
In Avignon, France, prosecutors are seeking the maximum 20-year sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who drugged and allowed dozens of men to rape his unconscious wife, Gisèle Pelicot, over nearly a decade. The trial involves 51 defendants, with Pelicot's courage making her a symbol against sexual violence. Prosecutors are detailing the crimes and seeking severe penalties for the co-defendants, while the public shows strong support for Gisèle Pelicot, who has become an icon for feminism and justice.
Gisele Pelicot's public rape trial against her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men has sparked widespread debate and protests in France, highlighting issues of violence against women and the need for legal reform. Pelicot, who suffered around 200 instances of rape, has become a feminist icon, advocating for a shift in societal shame and legal definitions of rape. The trial, which has drawn significant public attention, is expected to conclude with a verdict by December, potentially influencing future legal standards regarding consent in France.
In a French rape trial, the sons of Gisèle Pelicot testified about the profound impact the crime has had on their family, describing them as 'devastated.' The trial highlights the emotional toll on victims' families in legal proceedings.
The mass rape trial in France, known as the Affaire Mazan, is nearing its conclusion with closing statements underway. Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men are accused of raping his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, while she was drugged and unconscious. The case has sparked national debate on the legal definition of rape, focusing on consent, and highlighted issues of chemical submission. Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity to bring attention to the case, inspiring public support and calls for legal reform.