Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial DW 12/19/2024
Briefly

Gisele Pelicot has emerged as a feminist icon, advocating for public trials to raise awareness about the societal change needed in attitudes towards rape and consent.
Despite the option for a private trial, Gisele Pelicot chose a public one to encourage other women to report their abuse and to demonstrate that victims should feel no shame.
Dominique Pelicot confessed to drugging his wife for nearly a decade, leading to the rape by himself and 51 accomplices, showcasing the horrific abuse of power.
Jean-Pierre Marechal was found guilty of aggravated rape, having been coached by Pelicot, illustrating the systemic issue of shared complicity in sexual violence.
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