Dominique Pélicot, a 71-year-old Frenchman, has admitted in court to drugging his wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade, expressing remorse and asking for forgiveness. Pélicot's trial, which began in Avignon, involves 50 other men accused of participating in the rapes, which he facilitated by lacing his wife's meals with anti-anxiety drugs. The case gained widespread attention and led to protests across France and Brussels in support of the victim, Gisèle Pélicot, who demanded a public trial. Pélicot was initially caught by police in 2020 for upskirting in a supermarket, leading investigators to discover thousands of images and videos of his wife's abuse. Gisèle Pélicot, who described the crimes as torture, has been praised for her courage, and the trial continues to uncover shocking details of the abuse. Pélicot's health issues had caused delays in his testimony, but the court confirmed he was fit to appear, ensuring the trial proceeds without further postponements.