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Appeal Opens in Nîmes for Sole Defendant Challenging Pelicot Rape Verdict

A nine-member jury is reconsidering Husamettin Dogan’s nine-year conviction, spotlighting France’s debate over consent in cases of chemical submission.

Gisele Pelicot dentro de la sala del tribunal, antes del juicio de apelación en el caso de violación de Mazan en el palacio de justicia de Nimes, en el sur de Francia
Empieza el juicio en apelación del caso Pelicot con una ovación a la llegada de la víctima
Gisèle Pelicot en esta ocasión enfrenta el recurso presentado por uno de los condenados, Husamettin Dogan.
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Overview

  • The appeal began on October 6 in Nîmes with large media attendance and public demonstrations as Gisèle Pelicot arrived to applause.
  • Gisèle asked that the video of the alleged assault be shown in open court and reiterated that every act recorded constitutes rape.
  • The court seated a nine-person citizen jury alongside magistrates, with Dominique Pelicot due to testify Tuesday and Gisèle expected Wednesday before a likely Thursday decision.
  • Dogan maintains he lacked intent and did not know Gisèle was drugged, seeking acquittal or a lighter sentence while facing exposure of up to 20 years.
  • Seventeen co-defendants dropped their appeals after the 2024 convictions; Dominique Pelicot is serving 20 years as separate older cases involving him remain under investigation.