Gisele Pelicot Testifies in Mass Rape Trial
Gisele Pelicot Testifies in Mass Rape Trial
Gisele Pelicot Testifies in Mass Rape Trial
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Gisele Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman, has become a symbol of resilience and the fight against sexual violence as she publicly testifies in the trial against her husband, Dominique Pelicot, and fifty other men accused of repeatedly raping her over a decade. Dominique admitted to drugging her and inviting strangers to their home to assault her while she was unconscious. Gisele chose to hold the trial publicly to empower other victims and advocate for societal change against sexual violence. She expressed her devastation and betrayal, recalling her trust in her husband, who had been by her side during her health issues, unknowingly caused by the drugs he administered. The harrowing case has raised awareness of sexual violence within familiar settings, challenging the notion that perpetrators are only strangers. If convicted, Dominique Pelicot and the other accused face up to 20 years in prison.

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