Mazan Rape Trial: Accused Denies Intent Despite Video Evidence

Charly A. claims he was manipulated into participating in six assaults over five years.

Charly A., the youngest of the accused, denies intending to commit rape despite being shown in videos assaulting an unconscious Gisèle Pelicot.
Dominique Pelicot, the orchestrator, allegedly drugged his wife and assured Charly A. that she was consenting, which Charly claims to have believed.
Charly A. was influenced by a dysfunctional family background and excessive pornography consumption, according to a psychiatric evaluation.
During the trial, Charly A. expressed difficulty in refusing Dominique Pelicot's invitations, despite acknowledging the immorality of his actions.
The trial highlights the psychological manipulation and exploitation by Dominique Pelicot, who admitted to directing Charly A.'s actions.