Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:29am on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday International
Dominique Pelicot, 71, has confessed to drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and orchestrating her abuse by 50 men over a decade in France. During the trial in Avignon, Pelicot admitted, “I am a rapist like the others in this room,” acknowledging his role in the horrific crimes. He explained that he filmed the assaults partly for "pleasure" and as "insurance" to track the perpetrators. Pelicot’s testimony revealed a traumatic past, including abuse he suffered as a child. Gisèle Pelicot, who waived her anonymity, expressed profound shock, stating she never believed her husband could commit such acts.
