12 years required against the amnesiac libertine
Jean T., 54 years old, went to Mazan on September 21, 2018. “On the videos, a man named Bill performs acts of vaginal and oral penetration, in the presence of Dominique Pelicot who held his wife’s head to encourage penetration into her mouth.”
“He calls himself a libertine, he drank a glass of coke and remembers seeing the man having sex with his wife then he explains that he no longer remembers anything until he returns to his car.” “The videos show two active men bustling around Ms. Pelicot. The latter denies having given her a drink, having drugged her and claims to have informed her that she had taken sleeping pills.”
“At the bar he disputes the intention of rape, he maintained that he had no other memories. He confirmed at the hearing that everyone must consent before sexual intercourse, but at the same time he considers himself a victim of the actions of Dominique Pelicot.”
“The videos confirm an active man, who listens to the instructions and shows his satisfaction by raising his thumb. After viewing the videos he admits to the audience that she has not expressed any consent. He appears perfectly lucid, under the influence of no drugs, active and reactive unlike Ms. Pelicot.”
“Originally from Reunion Island, he moved to mainland France at the age of 39. His long-standing practice of libertinism may have facilitated his act. He spent 11 months in pre-trial detention and paid a bail of 5,000 euros. He has no criminal record. He has made little progress in terms of his position on the facts that he does not recognize. I am requesting a sentence of twelve years, accompanied by five years. socio-judicial monitoring.”
