French Court Hears Harrowing Testimonies in Dominique Pelicot Rape Trial

Dominique Pelicot and 50 others face charges for orchestrating the drugging and rape of his ex-wife over a decade.

Dominique Pelicot admitted to drugging his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot and facilitating her rape by dozens of men, describing it as fulfilling a 'fantasy'.
The trial in Avignon involves 51 men accused of participating in the assaults, with some claiming they believed it was consensual role-play.
The Pelicot children testified about their father's abuses, with one daughter, Caroline Darian, alleging she was also drugged and photographed.
Gisèle Pelicot called the trial a 'trial of cowardice', urging society to change its perception of rape and sexual violence.
The verdict and sentences for the accused are expected by December 20, with potential sentences of up to 20 years for those convicted.