Verdict time at the Mazan rape trial. Informed on the morning of Thursday, December 19

Every day, those in the know debate the news around Salhia Brakhlia and Renaud Dély.

The theme:

At the Mazan rape trial, the verdict is expected Thursday, December 19. After three and a half months of hearings, the five magistrates of the criminal court must announce the fate reserved for the 51 accused. Dominique Pelicot is accused of drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, of raping her and of recruiting men to rape her.

Why has this trial become extraordinary? What about the question of consent? What will be the legacy of this trial?

The informed:

David DiGiacomo, head of the police-justice department of franceinfo

Gaële Joly, journalist at the franceinfo police-justice service

Me Carine Durrieu Diebolt, lawyer specializing in the defense of victims of sexual violence

Marie-Pierre Porchy, honorary magistrate, author of “Consents, the truths of a magistrate”