The chain of events that led to Dominique Pelicot’s horrific crimes being uncovered
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The chain of events that led to Dominique Pelicot’s horrific crimes being uncovered

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over ten years Pelicot spoke to dozens of men online and asked them to rape his unconscious wife by posting: “I’m looking for a pervert accomplice to abuse my sleeping wife.” open image in gallery Caroline Darian, centre, sits next to her mother Gisèle Pelicot and her brother at the courthouse during the trial Pelicot claimed on the forum that he and his wife shared a fetish for men having sex with her while she was asleep, not saying that she had no knowledge of his abuse. Doctors failed to identify the years of drugging and sexual assaults committed against Gisèle, who was tested for Alzheimer’s and brain tumours in an attempt to find the cause of the mysterious blackouts she suffered. Without the security guard’s intervention that day, the so-called rape case of Mazan might never have come to light. A fundraiser praised the security guard for not only carrying out his job with “remarkable diligence”, but also saving Gisèle’s life and protecting other women from abuse.

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Gisèle Pelicot ‘inspired’ victims in France’s largest child abuse trial to testify publically
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gisèle Pelicot ‘inspired’ victims in France’s largest child abuse trial to testify publically

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Victims who were allegedly raped and abused by a former surgeon in …

Gisele Pelicot’s rape case: Few convicted men released just weeks after they were found guilty. All you need to know
1 month ago

Gisele Pelicot’s rape case: Few convicted men released just weeks after they were found guilty. All you need to know

Live Mint  

Several men convicted of sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot have already been released from prison and are reportedly leading relatively normal lives. Dominique Pelicot, 72, known as the "Monster of Avignon," drugged, raped, and orchestrated the repeated sexual abuse of his ex-wife, Gisele, by dozens of other men, as reported by DailyMail. Gisele's husband, Dominique Pelicot, received the longest sentence of …

Man Convicted Of Raping And Drugging Wife Linked To Other Crimes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man Convicted Of Raping And Drugging Wife Linked To Other Crimes

Huff Post  

NANTERRE, France — Dominique Pélicot, the convicted rapist who horrified France by drugging his then wife so other men could rape her, was questioned Thursday about other cases of rape and murder that he’s suspected in. Victims’ lawyer says cases tied in multiple ways Lawyer Florence Rault, who represents Narme’s family and the woman subjected to the rape attempt, said …

Dominique Pelicot questioned in cold cases of rape and murder
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dominique Pelicot questioned in cold cases of rape and murder

The Hindu  

Dominique Pélicot, the convicted rapist who horrified France by drugging his then-wife so other men could rape her, was questioned Thursday about other cases of rape and murder that he's suspected in. Lawyer Florence Rault, who represents Narme's family and the woman subjected to the rape attempt, said an array of similarities between the 1991 and 1999 cases suggested the …

France mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot’s daughter breaks silence, talks about father’s abuse & mother’s betrayal: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot’s daughter breaks silence, talks about father’s abuse & mother’s betrayal: Report

Live Mint  

The legal and emotional fallout from the Dominique Pelicot abuse trial continues to reverberate through his family. As 51 men, including Pelicot, were convicted of heinous crimes, his estranged wife, Gisèle, and their daughter, Caroline Darian, have been caught in a public and painful family rift. Family rift deepens amid trial aftermath Gisèle Pelicot’s lawyer, Stéphane Babonneau, spoke out about …

Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter says she suspects her father also drugged her for sexual abuse
2 months, 1 week ago

Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter says she suspects her father also drugged her for sexual abuse

CNN  

CNN — Caroline Darian, the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot who sustained years of horrific sexual abuse by her then-husband and other men, has described how she’s certain her father drugged her and strongly suspects she was raped too. Dominique Pelicot and 49 others were found guilty of the rape or sexual assault of his former wife, while one of those …

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes

The Hindu  

The ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot won't appeal his 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her and allowing dozens of other men to also rape her while she was unconscious, in a case that revolted France, his lawyer said Monday. She said 17 of the 50 other men also found guilty this month after a more than three-month trial that …

Jailed Monster of Avignon hits out at his accomplices insisting 'this chapter is closed' as 17 men appeal sentences for joining mass rape of Gisele Pelicot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed Monster of Avignon hits out at his accomplices insisting 'this chapter is closed' as 17 men appeal sentences for joining mass rape of Gisele Pelicot

Daily Mail  

Dominique Pelicot, the Monster of Avignon, has hit out at his fellow rape accomplices who joined him in attacking his wife, Gisele Pelicot, over the course of a decade. Gisele Pelicot, 72, has become a symbol of female courage and resilience during the three-month trial of her now ex-husband and his 50 co-defendants, in a case that has horrified the …

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes

Associated Press  

PARIS — The ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her and allowing dozens of other men to rape her while she was unconscious, in a case that revolted France, his lawyer said Monday. She said 17 of the 50 other men also found guilty this month have decided to appeal their sentences …

Man convicted of wife's mass rape in France will not appeal: Lawyer
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Man convicted of wife's mass rape in France will not appeal: Lawyer

Hindustan Times  

The Frenchman convicted of drugging and raping his then wife and soliciting dozens of men to do the same for more than a decade will not appeal his verdict, his lawyer said Monday. "Dominique Pelicot has taken the decision to not appeal the verdict," lawyer Beatrice Zavarro told AFP and Franceinfo. An appeal "would force Gisele to undergo a new …

Dominique Pelicot says ‘chapter closed,’ as at least 17 others convicted in mass rape trial appeal their convictions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dominique Pelicot says ‘chapter closed,’ as at least 17 others convicted in mass rape trial appeal their convictions

CNN  

Paris CNN — Seventeen men convicted in the Pelicot mass rape trial have appealed the verdict, according to the prosecutor’s office in the French city of Avignon. Pelicot, who received a 20-year sentence – the maximum sentence allowed in France for aggravated rape – will not be appealing the verdict, his lawyer Béatrice Zavarro said Monday. Speaking to French media, …

Dominique Pelicot will not appeal 20-year sentence in French mass rape trial
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dominique Pelicot will not appeal 20-year sentence in French mass rape trial

ABC  

WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse The Frenchman convicted of drugging and raping his then wife and soliciting dozens of men to do the same for more than a decade will not appeal his verdict, his lawyer has said. WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse Gisèle Pelicot was hailed as a feminist hero for her courage …

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes

LA Times  

This courtroom sketch by Valentin Pasquier shows Gisèle Pelicot, left, and her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot during his trial at the courthouse in Avignon, southern France, on Sept. 17. The ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot won’t appeal his 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her and allowing dozens of other men to rape her while she was unconscious, his lawyer said …

Dominique Pelicot won’t appeal conviction in ex-wife’s rape trial in France
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dominique Pelicot won’t appeal conviction in ex-wife’s rape trial in France

Al Jazeera  

The Frenchman was jailed for 20 years for drugging and raping his then-wife and soliciting dozens of men to do the same. A Frenchman found guilty of drugging and raping his then-wife Gisele Pelicot and soliciting dozens of men to do the same for more than a decade, will not appeal his conviction, says his lawyer. “Dominique Pelicot has taken …

Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband won't appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband won't appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes

New Indian Express  

PARIS: The ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot won't appeal his 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her and allowing dozens of other men to also rape her while she was unconscious, in a case that revolted France, his lawyer said Monday. Dominique Pelicot wants to spare his ex-wife the ordeal of another trial, lawyer Béatrice Zavarro said in an interview …

At least 15 men found guilty in Gisèle Pelicot rape and assault trial lodge appeals against convictions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 15 men found guilty in Gisèle Pelicot rape and assault trial lodge appeals against convictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 15 men who were found guilty of raping or sexually …

The unanswered questions after Gisele Pelicot rape trial
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The unanswered questions after Gisele Pelicot rape trial

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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Investigators are now formally probing whether Pelicot could have been a serial offender prior to the …

Gisèle Pelicot rape trial latest: Security guard who caught Dominique says he saw ‘fear in his eyes’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gisèle Pelicot rape trial latest: Security guard who caught Dominique says he saw ‘fear in his eyes’

The Independent  

✕ Close Gisèle Pelicot was swarmed as she arrived at the Avignon courthouse For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

Dominique Pelicot is a convicted rapist. He's also being investigated over an unsolved murder and attempted rape
3 months ago

Dominique Pelicot is a convicted rapist. He's also being investigated over an unsolved murder and attempted rape

ABC  

WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse Dominique Pelicot has been convicted of drugging his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, before raping her and allowing others to assault her as she lay unconscious. Dominique Pelicot's 'forgotten victim' When police uncovered more than 20,000 meticulously archived videos and photos of his wife's abuse, they also stumbled across two pictures of another woman. …

The Gisèle and Dominique Pelicot trial was unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
3 months ago

The Gisèle and Dominique Pelicot trial was unlike anything I’ve ever seen.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Slate caught up with McDougall to discuss the history behind the trial, what it might change in France, and how she’ll teach it to students in the future. There’s also an interesting historical aspect to Avignon being a place …

Crime and shame: On the France mass rape case
3 months ago

Crime and shame: On the France mass rape case

The Hindu  

The horrors will never go away, and a survivor has got only a semblance of closure after a French court sentenced her former husband to 20 years in prison for committing and orchestrating mass rapes of her for almost a decade. But in all this, the survivor’s brave stand — to waive anonymity and requesting a public trial — and …

Gisèle Pelicot has ‘no fear’ over another trial as two men convicted of her rape lodge appeals
3 months ago

Gisèle Pelicot has ‘no fear’ over another trial as two men convicted of her rape lodge appeals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gisèle Pelicot, whose ex-husband Dominique …

How Gisèle Pelicot shamed ‘Mr Everyman’ during the rape trial which shocked the world
3 months ago

How Gisèle Pelicot shamed ‘Mr Everyman’ during the rape trial which shocked the world

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She added: “I’m thinking about all the other families …

Youngest man to rape Giséle Pelicot did so on day his daughter was born
3 months ago

Youngest man to rape Giséle Pelicot did so on day his daughter was born

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The youngest man to rape Giséle Pelicot after her predator ex-husband drugged …

‘Mr Everyman’: Who are the 51 men who sexually abused Gisèle Pelicot?
3 months ago

‘Mr Everyman’: Who are the 51 men who sexually abused Gisèle Pelicot?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I was cheating on my wife.” He was found …

France may shrug off Gisele Pelicot’s rape ordeals as a provincial anomaly
3 months ago

France may shrug off Gisele Pelicot’s rape ordeals as a provincial anomaly

The Independent  

The trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men for the rape of his now ex-wife, Gisele, has been a case without precedent. As for social attitudes, there are other reasons why the Pelicot case may not have quite the resonance many French women might hope. Of course, the Pelicot case can also be regarded – as it also has …

Blissfully happy with her soulmate… unaware he had been drugging her for perverts to rape for years: Gisele Pelicot smiles for a selfie alongside her perverted husband in newly discovered image
3 months ago

Blissfully happy with her soulmate… unaware he had been drugging her for perverts to rape for years: Gisele Pelicot smiles for a selfie alongside her perverted husband in newly discovered image

Daily Mail  

An image of Gisele Pelicot smiling alongside her husband Dominique has emerged as the so-called Monster of Avignon and his band of rapist accomplices were convicted of their crimes on Thursday. The sordid saga saw Gisele suffer all manner of health problems, including several sexually transmitted diseases and considerable psychological distress toward the end of her husband's insidious campaign. In …

Who are the men convicted in French mass rape trial?
3 months ago

Who are the men convicted in French mass rape trial?

Live Mint  

France's trial of a man who drugged his now ex-wife so he and dozens of strangers could rape her while unconscious ended on Thursday with all 51 defendants being convicted. Dominique Pelicot, 72, who admitted sedating his then wife with sleeping pills from 2011 to 2020 so that men he recruited online could rape her in her own bed, was …

Who are the men convicted in French mass rape trial?
3 months ago

Who are the men convicted in French mass rape trial?

Hindustan Times  

France's trial of a man who drugged his now ex-wife so he and dozens of strangers could rape her while unconscious ended on Thursday with all 51 defendants being convicted. Dominique Pelicot, 72, who admitted sedating his then wife with sleeping pills from 2011 to 2020 so that men he recruited online could rape her in her own bed, was …

How Dominique Pelicot orchestrated horrendous crime that shocked the entire world
3 months ago

How Dominique Pelicot orchestrated horrendous crime that shocked the entire world

Live Mint  

Dominique Pelicot, the accused sex offender behind dark web of crimes, is making headlines after his modus operandi came to light. Police' chance encounter following Dominique Pelicot's arrest in September 2020 for filming female customers lead to a deeper and tragic discovery of 'horrendous crime' that shocked the entire world. Dominique Pelicot's modus operandi According to Dominique Pelicot's account, he …

‘You’ll die like a dog’: Dominique Pelicot’s daughter screams at him as rapist claims he never abused her
3 months ago

‘You’ll die like a dog’: Dominique Pelicot’s daughter screams at him as rapist claims he never abused her

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The daughter of convicted rapist …

Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape
3 months ago

Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 19, 2024 19:17 IST - 5 MINS READ Warning: This text contains descriptions of sexual violence. However, studies show that rapists have some common characteristics: a lack of empathy narcissism feelings of hostility towards women Toxic masculinity Sherry Hamby, a research professor of psychology at the University of the South in the US State of Tennessee, told …

’We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s call for justice for all victims of sexual abuse
3 months ago

’We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s call for justice for all victims of sexual abuse

Live Mint  

Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her “very difficult ordeal” after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose cases don't get such attention and “whose stories remain untold.” “I want you to know that we share the same fight,” she said in …

‘Mr Everyman’: Who are the 51 men who sexually abused Gisèle Pelicot?
3 months ago

‘Mr Everyman’: Who are the 51 men who sexually abused Gisèle Pelicot?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I was cheating on my wife.” He was found …

50 men, 10 years of rape: Who is Dominique Pelicot, the rapist who assaulted his former wife?
3 months ago

50 men, 10 years of rape: Who is Dominique Pelicot, the rapist who assaulted his former wife?

Live Mint  

A court in France on Thursday gave the maximum possible sentence under French law to Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot. Hails courage Dominique Pelicot hailed the courage of his now ex-spouse during his trial while admitting to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife. Pelicot children disappointed The children of Dominique Pelicot believe that the sentence …

As her husband Dominique is jailed for his heinous crimes, we must ask: how many more Gisèle Pelicots are there?
3 months ago

As her husband Dominique is jailed for his heinous crimes, we must ask: how many more Gisèle Pelicots are there?

The Independent  

In the beginning, it was simply euphoria. open image in gallery Gisèle and her daughter Caroline Darian attend the criminal court last month Her message is simple: “Shame has to change sides.” That is why Arnaud Gallais and Gisèle’s daughter, Caroline Darian, co-founded the organisation M’endors Pas – meaning “Don’t put me to sleep” – which campaigns against soumission chimique, …

Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 yrs along with 50 others for raping ex-wife Gisele; all about case that shocked France
3 months ago

Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 yrs along with 50 others for raping ex-wife Gisele; all about case that shocked France

Live Mint  

Gisele Pelicot case: Dominique Pelicot from France has been found guilty of drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisele Pelicot, along with 50 other men. Similar to Dominuq Pelicot, 63-year-old Jean-Pierre Marechal, another accused in the case, was found guilty of attempted rape and aggravated rape of his wife. List of accused men found guilty of aggravated rape Mohamed Rafaa Ludovick …

Watch: Outside French court as Gisèle Pelicot mass rape trial guilty verdicts delivered
3 months ago

Watch: Outside French court as Gisèle Pelicot mass rape trial guilty verdicts delivered

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live outside a court …

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes and other charges against him in France
3 months ago

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes and other charges against him in France

Deccan Chronicle  

Avignon: A French court on Thursday declared the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot guilty of aggravated rape and all other charges against him. Dominique Pelicot and 49 other men were tried in the southern French city of Avignon for aggravated rape and attempted rape and face up to 20 years imprisonment if convicted. One of the men was on trial not …

Gisele Pelicot's husband found guilty of drugging, inviting strangers to rape her
3 months ago

Gisele Pelicot's husband found guilty of drugging, inviting strangers to rape her

Hindustan Times  

A French court has convicted Dominique Pelicot, 72, of drugging his ex-wife, Gisele Pelicot, for nearly a decade, as well as inviting dozens of strangers to rape her while she was unconscious. Prosecutors are seeking a 20-year prison term for Pelicot and sentences ranging from four to 18 years for the 50 other defendants accused of raping Gisele Pelicot while …

Gisele Pelicot case: France mass rape trial concludes with all 51 accused found guilty, ex-husband sentenced to 20 years – Firstpost
3 months ago

Gisele Pelicot case: France mass rape trial concludes with all 51 accused found guilty, ex-husband sentenced to 20 years – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Last month, prosecutors demanded the maximum possible sentence of 20 years for all the 51 men on charges of aggravated rape. Dominique Pelicot, Gisele Pelicot’s ex-husband, admitted drugging his ex-wife Gisele Pelicot and hiring strangers online to rape her Dominique Pelicot, the French man, accused of raping her wife Gisele Pelicot with 50 other men has been found guilty of …

Gisele Pelicot rape trial live: Verdicts for 51 defendants including husband Dominique Pelicot due
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3 months ago

Gisele Pelicot rape trial live: Verdicts for 51 defendants including husband Dominique Pelicot due

The Independent  

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Watch live: Gisele Pelicot speaks out after mass rape trial verdicts of 51 defendants including ex-husband Dominique
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3 months ago

Watch live: Gisele Pelicot speaks out after mass rape trial verdicts of 51 defendants including ex-husband Dominique

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as Gisele Pelicot …

Dominique Pelicot sentencing LIVE: Monster of Avignon jailed for 20 years for raping ex-wife Gisele and another married woman as dozens of men are found guilty in historic mass rape trial
3 months ago

Dominique Pelicot sentencing LIVE: Monster of Avignon jailed for 20 years for raping ex-wife Gisele and another married woman as dozens of men are found guilty in historic mass rape trial

Daily Mail  

Here are the next 10 sentences to be passed: Nizar Hamida: 10 years The Tunisian native was charged with rape after visiting the Pelicots' home on October 10, 2020, just days before his wedding. Joan Kawai: 10 years The 26-year-old is the youngest of the defendants and was aged 22 when he raped Mrs Pelicot on two separate visits to …

Judges set to deliver verdicts in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial that has rocked France
3 months ago

Judges set to deliver verdicts in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial that has rocked France

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A panel of five judges …

All 51 found guilty in France mass rape trial: Who is Dominique Pelicot, who invited men to rape his wife?
3 months ago

All 51 found guilty in France mass rape trial: Who is Dominique Pelicot, who invited men to rape his wife?

Firstpost  

A French court has sentenced Dominique Pelicot, a former electrician, to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisele, and allowing other men to rape her while she was unconscious for over nine years. That’s the feeling Gisele Pelicot must be feeling after a court in France found her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 others guilty of …

No regrets for public trial: French woman after husband jailed over her mass rape
3 months ago

No regrets for public trial: French woman after husband jailed over her mass rape

India Today  

Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her "very difficult ordeal" after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose cases don't get such attention and "whose stories remain untold." "I want you to know that we share the same fight," she said in …

French man jailed for 20 years for drugging wife, recruiting 50 men to rape her
3 months ago

French man jailed for 20 years for drugging wife, recruiting 50 men to rape her

India Today  

A French court found all 51 defendants guilty on Thursday in a drugging-and-rape case that horrified the world and transformed the victim, Gisele Pelicot, into a stirring symbol of courage and resilience. Pelicot's ex-husband of 50 years, Dominique Pelicot, had pleaded guilty to drugging her repeatedly for almost a decade to rape her and to offer up her unconscious body …

French man jailed for 20 years for drugging wife, recruiting 50 men to rape her
3 months ago

French man jailed for 20 years for drugging wife, recruiting 50 men to rape her

India Today  

A French court found all 51 defendants guilty on Thursday in a drugging-and-rape case that horrified the world and transformed the victim, Gisele Pelicot, into a stirring symbol of courage and resilience. Pelicot's ex-husband of 50 years, Dominique Pelicot, had pleaded guilty to drugging her repeatedly for almost a decade to rape her and to offer up her unconscious body …

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