Pélicot

Bravery in the Courtroom: Gisele Pelicot Stands Strong as Husband Forgoes Appeal in High-Profile French Trial

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Paris, France — In a case that shook the nation and captured international attention, Dominique Pelicot, a French national, will not seek an appeal after being sentenced to 20 years in prison earlier this month for drugging and raping his former wife over a span exceeding ten years. His conviction also extended to orchestrating assaults by dozens of men during the same period, according to his attorney’s recent statement. In addition to Dominique’s substantial sentence, the court also handed down varying prison terms, ranging from three to 15 years, to 50 co-defendants involved in the … Read more

Gisèle Pelicot Finds ‘No Satisfaction’ in Convictions of 50 Men Charged with Her Assault, Focused on Future Advocacy

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Mazan, France – After a grueling 67 days of trial spanning over four years, Gisèle Pelicot expressed relief following the conviction of all individuals accused in her rape and sexual assault case. The verdicts, delivered recently in a court in Avignon, concluded a harrowing chapter for Pelicot, who underwent unprecedented trauma while in a drugged and unconscious state over nearly a decade. Pelicot, who turned 72 during the trial, was said to have endured sexual assaults that could tally more than 200 incidents between 2011 and 2020. These were committed by various strangers whom her … Read more

Gisele Pelicot Approaches Appeal With Confidence, Asserts Her Attorney

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Gisele Pelicot, who is preparing for her upcoming appellate court trial, remains unwavering and unafraid, according to statements made by her lawyer. Pelicot, whose initial conviction sparked widespread debate and media attention, is poised to challenge the earlier verdict, seeking a reversal on several grounds that her defense team argues were overlooked in the original proceedings. As the date of the appeals trial approaches, her attorney has emphasized that Pelicot’s resolve has only strengthened. Despite the potential challenges of navigating the complexities of appellate review, her legal team is confident in the robustness of their … Read more

Landmark Pelicot Trial in France Could Lead to Major Legal Reforms on Sexual Violence

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Paris, France – In a significant legal proceeding, a trial is underway in France that may lead to substantial changes in sexual assault laws following the alleged mass rape in Pelicot, a small village in the country’s western region. The case, which has captured national attention, involves four men accused of the crime that purportedly took place in 2018 during a village festival. The trial, currently taking place in the city of Rennes, not only addresses the grievous charges but also underscores systemic issues in the justice system’s handling of sexual violence cases. Testimonies from … Read more