France Stunned by Mass Rape Trial Involving 51 Defendants

Gisèle Pelicot's courage in exposing her husband's decade-long abuse has sparked national outrage and calls for change.

Gisèle Pelicot discovered her husband had been drugging her and facilitating her rape by over 80 men for nearly a decade.
The trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 co-defendants is taking place in Avignon, France, and has drawn widespread attention.
Defendants have reluctantly admitted to the charges, with some claiming they were unaware their actions constituted rape.
Dominique Pelicot meticulously documented the abuse, which helped investigators identify the suspects.
The case has galvanized women across France, leading to protests and demands for changes to combat rape culture.