Final Statements of Accused in Mazan Rape Trial Before Verdict
The final week of the Mazan rape trial saw defendants deliver their last words in court. The presiding judge, Roger Arata, indicated that the trial phase was ending. The main defendant, Dominique Pelicot, expressed shame and remorse, while others, like Jacques C. and Husamettin D., shared their impacts and regrets over the trial. Gisèle Pelicot, the victim’s mother, remained disengaged despite numerous apologies aimed at her. The court is set to deliver a verdict soon, concluding a trial that grapples with serious charges against multiple defendants.