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Witnesses Tell Nîmes Court Dogan Knew Pelicot Was Sedated in Rape Appeal

He is the only man to contest the Avignon case, now asking Nîmes judges to reconsider a nine-year term.

Overview

  • Dominique Pelicot testified that he told Husamettin Dogan in advance that his wife was drugged and that he was recruiting men to rape her.
  • Police investigator Jérémie Bosse-Platière said videos show Dogan withdrawing when the victim moved and then resuming, indicating awareness she was unconscious.
  • Investigators documented 107 photos and 14 videos from the June 2019 night, with timelines indicating Dogan stayed for more than three hours.
  • Dogan maintains he believed he was joining a consensual sexual game and denies intending to rape, claiming he only became concerned upon hearing snoring.
  • Gisèle Pelicot is scheduled to testify on Wednesday, with a verdict expected later that day or on Thursday, as the case continues to influence efforts to codify consent in French law.