Dominique Pelicot was convicted of drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and of inviting dozens of men to rape her. Here is how the events unfolded.
Author: Ségolène Le Stradic and Catherine Porter
Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial?
Most of the accused received sentences of eight to 10 years, less than the 10- to 18-year terms that the public prosecutor had recommended.
Gisele Pelicot Testifies in French Rape Case: ‘How Could You Betray Me Like This?’
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, is accused of inviting strangers to sexually assault her while she was drugged and unconscious. The trial has transformed how France discusses sexual violence.
What to Know About the France Rape Trial of 51 Men
Prosecutors say that, for almost a decade, Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife to rape her, alongside dozens of other men he invited to abuse her.
What to Know About the France Rape Trial of 51 Men
Prosecutors say that, for almost a decade, Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife to rape her, alongside dozens of other men he invited to abuse her.