A man accused of drugging his wife so dozens of men could rape her is testifying in French court
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Dominique Pelicot is on trial for allegedly drugging his wife and facilitating the rape of Gisele Pelicot by over 50 men, underscoring a societal issue with sexual violence in France.
Gisele Pelicot is recognized for her bravery in waiving her anonymity and making the case public, symbolizing the fight against sexual violence in France during the trial.
The trial's public nature and Gisele Pelicot's decision to testify highlight the societal urgency to address and challenge the normalization of sexual violence in community settings.
Public reactions reflect a profound shock at the extent of the abuses, with many attendees at the trial grappling with the realization that such horrors could happen in their neighborhoods.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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