Seventeen defendants have appealed their convictions from the Mazan rape trial, yet the principal accused, Dominique Pelicot, has not. Gisèle Pelicot plans to attend the upcoming retrial, which is set for the end of 2025. Her lawyer, Stéphane Babonneau, stated that the limited number of appeals could indicate acceptance of the court’s decision by the majority. The retrial is expected to differ significantly from the original proceedings, as it will be held before a jury rather than professional magistrates.