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71-Year-Old Dominique Pélicot Admits to Drugging Wife, Allowing 50 Men to Rape Her
Sep 17, 2024, 11:39 AM
Dominique Pélicot, a 71-year-old Frenchman, has admitted in court to drugging his then-wife, Gisèle Pélicot, and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade. Pélicot, who has been dubbed the 'Monster of Avignon,' acknowledged his crimes in their entirety and expressed remorse, stating, 'I am a rapist like all the others in this room.' The trial, which has shocked France and drawn international attention, resumed after Pélicot's health issues delayed proceedings. Gisèle Pélicot, who waived her right to anonymity, has become a symbol of the fight against sexual violence in France. She received a round of applause from supporters as she left the courtroom. Pélicot also revealed that his actions were influenced by his own traumatic experiences, including being sexually assaulted as a child. The case, involving 50 other co-defendants, has sparked widespread protests and discussions about sexual violence in France.
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