Gisèle Pelicot: Verdicts due in French mass rape trial

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Gisèle Pelicot's trial against her former partner Dominique Pelicot has highlighted issues of sexual violence and consent, as she bravely testified against him and dozens of accomplices who drugged and raped her. The trial has sparked significant public interest and debate in France regarding the legal definitions of rape and the treatment of victims. The verdicts are highly anticipated, with calls for exemplary sentences to combat rape culture.

Keywords: Gisèle Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot, sexual violence

Source: FRANCE 24

Update At: 12/19/2024

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