Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years. She wanted the public trial to show rape victims they were not alone.
Author: Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Gisèle Pelicot’s Testimony in France Rape Trial Becomes a Message of Hope
Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years. She wanted the public trial to show rape victims they were not alone.
A Timeline of Dominique Pelicot’s Rape Trial in France
Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence after he admitted to drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle. Here’s how the events unfolded.
France’s First Big #MeToo Case Goes to Trial
The actress Adèle Haenel has accused the director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in prison.
The 50 Others Accused in France’s Pelicot Rape Trial
Dominique Pelicot invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come from such ordinary backgrounds.
The 50 Others Accused in France’s Pelicot Rape Trial
Dominique Pelicot invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come from such ordinary backgrounds.
Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March
The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday.
Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March
The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday.
Gisèle Pelicot Has Become a Feminist Hero in France Amid Rape Trial
Gisèle Pelicot waived anonymity to make public the trial of her former husband and the 50 men accused of joining him in raping her. Her poise and courage have made her an icon.
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a decade. The questions raised by the case have unsettled the country.