Six New Defendants Face Charges in Mazan Rape Trial

The trial examines allegations of sexual assault facilitated by chemical submission, with the primary victim set to testify mid-week.

Abdelali D., one of the new defendants, initially denied involvement but later admitted to the charges after being identified in video evidence.
The trial involves 51 men accused of aggravated rape of Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged and assaulted over nearly a decade.
Defendant Patrice N. described the orchestrator, Dominique Pelicot, as 'mad' but did not report the crimes to avoid a police inquiry.
Other defendants, such as Quentin H. and Jean-Luc L., have acknowledged their participation and expressed remorse.
The trial, which began on September 2 and is expected to conclude on December 20, highlights the issue of chemical submission in sexual assault cases.