Dominique Pelicot Trial Expands with 50 Co-Defendants

Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old French man, is on trial along with 50 other men in Avignon for drugging his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, over a decade and allowing strangers to rape her. Gisèle's children confronted their father in court, with son David and daughter Caroline Darian accusing him of further abuses, including drugging and potentially molesting Caroline, although he denies these claims. Dominique kept detailed records of the assaults, leading to the arrest of the other defendants, some of whom admit to the crimes while others claim ignorance of Gisèle being drugged. Despite his admission of guilt, Dominique's children, who describe him as the 'devil incarnate,' demand he fully confess to all his actions, including those against his family. Gisèle has become a feminist icon for her courage in having the trial publicized to raise awareness about drug-facilitated sexual abuse. The trial has devastated the family, who are struggling with the shattered reality of their past and the ongoing emotional toll.