Gisele Pelicot, 71, speaks out against her attackers and France's views on rape during her decade-long ordeal.

Gisele Pelicot, 71, whose husband Dominique drugged and allowed dozens of men to rape her over a decade, has criticized the accused men as cowards and called for a shift in France's patriarchal views on rape. The Avignon trial, expected to conclude in December, has garnered international attention, with many accused claiming they did not realize they were raping an unconscious woman. Gisele advocates for public trials to encourage other victims to speak out.

November 19, 2024
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