Mazan Trial: Dominique Pelicot Urges Co-Accused to Admit Guilt
The trial of 51 men for chemical submission and aggravated rape of Gisèle Pelicot highlights systemic sexual violence.
- Dominique Pelicot, the principal accused, admits to orchestrating a network of sexual violence against his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, involving dozens of men.
- The trial, ongoing in Vaucluse, France, involves 51 accused, who face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
- Gisèle Pelicot, the victim, has become a symbol in the fight against chemical submission and sexual violence.
- Many co-accused claim they were unaware of Gisèle's drugged state, attempting to shift blame onto Pelicot.
- The trial has exposed disturbing details and sparked public discussions on consent and accountability in sexual violence cases.