French woman, 71, condemns 50 men accused of decade-long mass rape ordeal in her trial.

In a French court, Gisele Pelicot, 71, has criticized the "cowardice" of 50 men accused of participating in a decade-long mass rape orchestrated by her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot. Dominique admitted to drugging her and allowing strangers to rape her while she was unconscious. Most accused deny the charges, claiming they thought it was consensual. Gisele demands societal change in attitudes towards rape and wants the trial held in public to help other victims speak out. The trial, attracting worldwide attention, is scheduled to conclude by December 20.

November 19, 2024
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