French Prosecutors Seek 20-Year Sentence for Dominique Pelicot in Mazan Rape Trial

Nov 25, 2024, 09:52 AM

French prosecutors in Avignon have demanded the maximum 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, citing his 'abject actions' in drugging his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and facilitating her rape by dozens of men over more than a decade. The Mazan rape trial, which has shaken France, entered its final phase on Monday as the prosecution began its closing arguments. Pelicot is among 51 defendants facing charges of aggravated rape. The case has drawn significant public attention, with Gisèle Pelicot emerging as a symbol in feminist marches across the country.