Overview

• Gisèle Pélicot, 72, testified in an Avignon court about the alleged decade-long abuse by her husband, Dominique Pélicot.
• Dominique Pélicot and 50 other men face charges of aggravated rape, with the trial expected to last four months.
• Police uncovered thousands of images and videos documenting the alleged assaults, leading to the identification of multiple suspects.
• Gisèle Pélicot waived her anonymity to raise awareness and support other victims of sexual violence.
• The trial has drawn significant public attention, with Gisèle emphasizing the importance of holding it in open court.