Caroline Darian Files Lawsuit Against Father Dominique Pelicot for Alleged Abuse

The daughter of the convicted serial abuser accuses him of sedating and assaulting her over a decade, reigniting France's most infamous abuse case.

Caroline Darian, daughter of Dominique Pelicot, has filed a legal complaint in Versailles, alleging her father sexually assaulted her while sedating her between 2010 and 2020.
Pelicot, already serving a 20-year sentence for orchestrating the abuse of his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot by dozens of men, denies the allegations against his daughter.
Evidence includes photos found on Pelicot's computer showing Darian unconscious and in unfamiliar clothing, though no direct proof of sexual assault has been established.
Darian criticizes the initial investigation for neglecting her case, claiming she was sidelined during her mother's high-profile trial, which focused solely on Gisèle's victimization.
The lawsuit coincides with the release of Darian's new book, where she details her experiences and accuses her mother of failing to acknowledge her claims of abuse.