Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes, sentenced to 20 years in prison in France
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes, sentenced to 20 years in prison in France
Dominique Pelicot and 49 other men were tried in the southern French city of Avignon for aggravated rape and attempted rape and face up to 20 years imprisonment if convicted.
Summary
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisele Pelicot, and arranging for other men to rape her while unconscious over nearly a decade.
Of the 51 co-defendants, all were found guilty, with sentences ranging from less than 10 years to 20.
The trial, marked by shocking evidence, spurred national debate on rape culture and consent laws.
Gisèle's courage in waiving anonymity has galvanized feminist movements, with campaigners calling her a national hero for sparking societal and legal reflection on sexual violence.
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Shoutout to Dominique Pelicot, the unsung hero who took one for the team by letting all those dudes have a go at his wife. Talk about community service! He really went above and beyond in providing... uh, entertainment? I guess when you can't entertain yourself, you just share the love.
What a legend