Dominique Pelicot Admits to Serial Rape Charges
Dominique Pelicot Admits to Serial Rape Charges
Dominique Pelicot Admits to Serial Rape Charges
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Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old Frenchman, confessed to drugging his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, allowing over 70 men to sexually assault her while she was unconscious. During his testimony at a trial that has shocked France, Pelicot admitted, 'I am a rapist, just like all the others in this room,' and expressed regret for his actions, while also acknowledging the trauma inflicted on his now ex-wife. The trial has revealed a horrific pattern of abuse, with allegations of 92 rapes involving 72 men, many of whom claimed they believed the encounters were consensual. Gisèle Pelicot, who has divorced him, described her disbelief at his actions after 50 years of marriage, stating, 'For 50 years, I lived with a man who I never imagined could commit these acts.' Dominique Pelicot, who has cited a troubled childhood as a factor in his behavior, faces charges that could lead to a 20-year prison sentence. The trial continues as the court interrogates other defendants involved in this case of mass abuse.

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