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Gisèle Pelicot arrives in court
Voices rise to tell him “Thank you, thank you! Well done ma’am!”. Surrounded by her lawyers, Antoine Camus and Stéphane Babonneau, she smiles at the crowd, thanks her supporters, who came from all over Europe.
The accused searched
The accused who arrive free pass under the detector then are searched by the police. Then head to the main courtroom.
The arrival of the children of Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot
Caroline Darian and David Pelicot, the children of Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, arrive at the Avignon courthouse this Thursday.
The accused enter the court
The accused arrive at the Avignon courthouse with their belongings. The demonstrators have prepared a special welcome for them and shout: “The rapists in prison!” “.
Gisèle Pelicot is expected in a few minutes.
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The accused came from various socio-professional backgrounds, including firefighters, computer scientists, journalists, nurses, plumbers, prison guards and truck drivers. Most were on trial for aggravated rape, while some faced charges of attempted rape or sexual assault.
The public prosecutor’s requisitions requested sentences ranging from four to twenty years of criminal imprisonment, with the maximum sentence required for Dominique Pelicot. Prosecutors stressed the extreme seriousness of the acts committed, described as “barbarity”, and expressed the hope that the verdict would send a message of hope to victims of sexual violence.
The verdict of this historic trial is expected for this Thursday, December 19, 2024. It is particularly awaited by the victims, families and civil society, who hope that justice will fully recognize the seriousness of the crimes committed and deliver a judgment that meets the standards. suffering endured.
