French Women Rally Behind Gisèle Pelicot in Landmark Rape Trial
The trial of Gisèle Pelicot's husband and 50 co-defendants has ignited widespread protests and calls for reform in France's handling of sexual violence cases.
- Gisèle Pelicot's husband is accused of drugging her and facilitating her rape by dozens of men over nearly a decade, with 51 men currently on trial.
- The case has sparked nationwide protests in France, with demonstrators demanding changes to the judicial system's approach to sexual violence.
- Pelicot, who chose to make the trial public, has become a symbol of resistance against 'rape culture' and systemic sexism in France.
- Videos presented in court, filmed by Pelicot's husband, show her unconscious during the assaults, providing crucial evidence against the accused.
- The trial has highlighted broader issues of consent and the prevalence of rape in France, prompting a societal reckoning with gender-based violence.
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