French Man Jailed for Raping Drugged Wife, 50 Co-Defendants Convicted
Dominique Pelicot, a 72-year-old man, received the maximum 20-year sentence for the horrific rape of his unconscious wife, Gisèle Pelicot. This case, which unfolded in France over nearly three months, shocked the world and brought widespread attention to the scale of the crime and the resilience of the victim. The trial involved a staggering 50 co-defendants, all but one facing rape charges, highlighting the extensive network of individuals involved in the abuse.
Pelicot’s actions involved a calculated and prolonged pattern of abuse. He admitted to spiking his wife’s food and drink with sedatives to render her unconscious before raping her. He then, disturbingly, recruited at least 50 other men through an online forum, inviting them to his home in Provence to participate in the abuse.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood