Dominique Pelicot, at 71, openly acknowledged his heinous actions during his trial, expressing remorse for drugging his ex-wife and facilitating her abuse.
In the courtroom, Pelicot stated, "I am a rapist just like all the others in this room," as he begged for forgiveness from his family and reflected on his past.
The case has spurred nationwide protests supporting Gisele Pelicot, who has emerged as a powerful symbol against sexual violence in France, highlighting the broader societal issue.
During his testimony, Pelicot revealed, "It became a perversion, an addiction," regretting that the trauma from his youth led him to commit such abusive acts.
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