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Mass Rape Trial in France Uncovers Decade of Abuse

Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men stand trial for the drugging and rape of Gisele Pelicot over nearly ten years.

  • Gisele Pelicot was drugged by her husband and raped by strangers in her own home from 2011 to 2020.
  • Dominique Pelicot, the orchestrator of the abuse, has admitted to his role, while 50 other men are on trial in Avignon.
  • The trial has shocked France, with many partners of the accused expressing disbelief and grappling with the allegations.
  • Some accused men have confessed to the charges, while others deny involvement or claim ignorance of the abuse.
  • The case highlights deep societal issues, with victims emerging as symbols of resilience and demanding justice.
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