Dominique Pelicot he was sentenced to the maximum sentence, 20 years in prison, for the aggravated rapes against his ex-wife Gisele Pelicot.
The Mazan rape trial ends today in Avignon.
ANSA Agency Strength and dignity, Gisèle Pelicot is already a symbol – News – Ansa.it Raped for 10 years by dozens of men summoned by her husband, the trial ends (ANSA)All 51 defendants were found guilty, including the victim’s husband. Most of them are found guilty of “aggravated rape in a meeting and administration” of drugs to Gisèle Pelicot. The sentences inflicted range from 3 to 13 years in prison.
Most of the defendants convicted today will also be registered in Fijais, a French database that includes perpetrators of sexual or violent crimes.
Video Pelicot trial, Gisele arrives in Avignon before the verdict
Banners in front of the court in Avignon, ‘thank you Gisèle’
“Merci Gisèle”, ”Thank you Gisèle”: this is the banner that appeared in front of the Palace of Justice in Avignon, France. Gisèle Pelicot has become a symbol of dignity and courage as well as a feminist icon. ”Gisèle, Gisèle,” chanted the crowd who came to support her, applauding as she arrived in court.
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