Gisele Pelicot: What Courage Looks LikeGisele Pelicot, once unknown, became a global symbol of bravery and empowerment amid her ex-husband's trial and broader issues of women's abuse.
The Pelicot Trial: A TimelineDominique Pelicot pleaded guilty to drugging and raping Gisele Pelicot for nearly a decade, involving multiple strangers in the abuse.
Accused serial rapist, former prosecutor Gary Zerola found guilty of rapeFormer prosecutor Gary Zerola, previously acquitted in multiple rape trials, found guilty of rape in Suffolk Superior Court.DA praised victim for testifying, jurors for reaching a just verdict despite the difficulty of the case.Zerola's past legal troubles with multiple rape accusations and previous acquittals were highlighted in the trial.
The Pelicot Trial: A TimelineDominique Pelicot pleaded guilty to drugging and raping Gisele Pelicot for nearly a decade, involving multiple strangers in the abuse.
Accused serial rapist, former prosecutor Gary Zerola found guilty of rapeFormer prosecutor Gary Zerola, previously acquitted in multiple rape trials, found guilty of rape in Suffolk Superior Court.DA praised victim for testifying, jurors for reaching a just verdict despite the difficulty of the case.Zerola's past legal troubles with multiple rape accusations and previous acquittals were highlighted in the trial.
Ellen Coyne: Using a victim's counselling notes in rape trials could deter them from seeking help from a therapist or even seeking justiceSurvivors face challenges in bringing their attackers to justice due to the justice system's flaws and societal myths about sexual violence.