In a shocking development in the Gisèle Pelicot rape case, 17 of the 49 men convicted are appealing their sentences despite Dominique Pelicot, the orchestrator of the attacks, choosing not to contest his 20-year jail term. Dominique’s lawyer stated he wishes to avoid further trauma for Gisèle, who attended nearly every day of the trial. Appeals must be lodged by December 30, and a new trial will occur within the next year with different judicial parameters, which may influence sentencing outcomes.