Gisèle Pelicot, who has become a symbol of the courage of victims, spoke to the people who supported her in her fight. “I also think of all the other families affected by this tragedy. Finally, I think of the unrecognized victims, whose stories often remain in the shadows. I want you to know that we share the same fight.”
I think of the unrecognized victims, whose stories often remain in the shadows
Gisèle Pelicot, after the verdict
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the people who supported me throughout this ordeal. Your testimonies moved me and I drew from them the strength to come back every day to face these long days of audience.
I would also like to thank the Victim Support Association, whose unfailing support has been invaluable to me.” Gisèle Pélicot further declared in her brief statement after the verdict.
“To all the journalists who have followed this case since its inception, I would like to express my gratitude for the faithful, respectful and dignified treatment in which they have reported on these hearings on a daily basis.
Finally, to my lawyers, they know all the gratitude and esteem I have for them for having accompanied me at each stage of this painful journey.”she added.
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