French Mayor Louis Bonnet apologizes for minimizing a decade-long mass rape case in Mazan.

The Mayor of Mazan, France, Louis Bonnet, has apologized for comments that minimized a mass rape case involving dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot over nearly a decade. Bonnet's initial remarks suggested the situation could have been worse since no children were involved and no deaths occurred, provoking outrage. He later acknowledged the severity of the crimes and the impact on the victim and community. The trial has garnered significant attention in France.

September 20, 2024
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