Gisèle Pelicot's Family Speaks Out Against Father's Heinous Crimes in Rape Trial

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Gisele Pelicot, a victim of mass rape orchestrated by her husband, has condemned the accused men for their cowardice in claiming ignorance of their actions during a high-profile trial in France. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, admitted to drugging her and inviting strangers to rape her while she was unconscious. Despite video evidence, many of the 50 men on trial blame her husband for manipulation. Gisele Pelicot, who only learned of the abuse four years ago, has become a symbol against sexual violence, urging societal change and accountability.
- Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers Al Jazeera English
- Gisèle Pelicot's Sons Say Their Dad Should Be 'Punished' for Drugging Her So Dozens of Men Could Rape Her PEOPLE
- Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France The New York Times
- Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: children tell of ‘devastation’ caused by their father The Guardian
- Pelicot trial: young vineyard worker proposed drugging and raping his own mother The Guardian
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