Fifty Men Convicted in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case: A Shocking Story of Abuse and Complicity
In the Avignon trial, Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence for drugging, raping, and facilitating the sexual abuse of his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot by dozens of men over almost a decade. Forty-seven co-defendants were also convicted of rape, with two found guilty of attempted rape and two of sexual assault. The convictions encompass a diverse range of professions among the 50 men, mostly hailing from the vicinity of Mazan. All defendants have a 10-day window to appeal their sentences.
John Q. Hosedrinker