The sentencing of Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for aggravated rape has triggered public outrage in Avignon, as friends and advocates of Gisèle Pelicot gathered to express their anger at perceived leniency in the sentences handed down to other co-defendants. Many voiced frustration over the justice system’s handling of sexual violence cases, with calls for accountability and changes in legal protections for women. The case has become emblematic of broader issues concerning violence against women in France.