BBC News - 20-year sentence for husband of Gisèle Pelicot as 51 men guilty in mass rape trial | BBC News
The trial in France ended with 51 men found guilty of raping 72-year-old Gizelle Pelico over a decade, orchestrated by her former husband, Dominique Pelico, who received a 20-year sentence. Gizelle waived her right to anonymity to raise awareness about the crime. The trial revealed that Dominique drugged his wife and allowed strangers to rape her, with evidence of his crimes dating back to 1991. The case has sparked discussions on consent and the need for better rape investigations and drug test kits in France. Gizelle's public stance aims to change societal attitudes towards rape and consent, with hopes of influencing future policies and perceptions.
Key Points:
- 51 men found guilty of raping Gizelle Pelico over 10 years.
- Dominique Pelico, her ex-husband, sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating the rapes.
- Gizelle waived anonymity to highlight the crime and societal issues.
- The case emphasizes the need for better rape investigations and drug test kits.
- Gizelle's stance aims to change societal attitudes towards consent and rape.