Conclusion of Landmark Mass Rape Trial in France Involving Gisèle Pelicot
A court in Avignon is set to deliver verdicts for 51 men accused in a mass rape trial that has garnered international attention. The trial centers on Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged by her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over nearly a decade. Gisèle’s decision to publicly come forward has made her a feminist icon, sparking debates about consent laws in France. Prosecutors are seeking significant jail terms for the defendants, amidst contrasting claims of the trial being rushed and botched.