In a landmark trial, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years for drugging his wife and facilitating the rape of her by multiple men for nearly a decade.
Gisele Pelicot's decision to waive her right to anonymity was pivotal, allowing the world to witness the injustice and spurring a significant feminist movement against sexual violence.
The case shone a stark light on the culture of silence surrounding sexual assault, with Gisele Pelicot being celebrated for her courage in facing societal norms and advocating for change.
Despite the convictions, public sentiment reflected frustration over the relatively lenient sentences, highlighting ongoing societal challenges in addressing sexual violence against women.
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