The trial of 72-year-old Gisèle Pélicot, a woman who was drugged and raped over a 9-year period, continues in the French city of Avignon. The case has shocked the nation as 50 men, described as ordinary fathers, grandfathers, husbands, workers, and retirees, are all on trial charged with rape.
According to reports, these men took turns abusing Gisèle Pélicot’s drugged and unconscious body while her husband recorded the horrific acts for his own private video collection. The details of the case are disturbing and have prompted outrage and disbelief among the public.
France 24’s Jean-Emile Jammine is on scene in Avignon, providing coverage of the trial as it unfolds. The gravity of the charges and the involvement of so many individuals have made this case a focal point of national attention.
The trial has sparked conversations about consent, abuse of power, and the treatment of women in society. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators of sexual violence accountable for their actions.
As the trial progresses, the hope is that justice will be served for Gisèle Pélicot and that this case will lead to greater awareness and action to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.
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