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Gisèle Pelicot challenges anonymity in mass rape trial, sparks global support

sbs.com.au — November 20, 2024, 08:01 AM UTC

Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old rape survivor, has waived her anonymity during a high-profile mass rape trial in France. Her decision has sparked global support and protests, highlighting issues of sexual violence and societal attitudes towards women. Pelicot's ex-husband admitted to drugging her and inviting others to assault her over a decade. Most of the 50 accused men deny the charges, claiming they were unaware of the abuse. Pelicot's powerful closing statements have called for societal change regarding rape and victim support. In France, Pelicot's case may influence discussions on sexual consent laws, which currently do not explicitly include consent in their definition of rape. Her actions have inspired marches and murals in her honor, emphasizing the need for a shift in cultural attitudes towards sexual violence.

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  1. [3.1]
    Man admits to drugging wife and enabling decades of abuse in France trial (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Tensions rise in French mass rape trial as daughter confronts father over drugging mother (bbc.com)
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    Daughter vows to abandon father as serial rapist faces life in prison (mirror.co.uk)
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    Trial begins for man accused of drugging and raping wife for a decade in France (livemint.com)
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    Daughter of 'Monster of Avignon' confronts father in court over abuse allegations (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Daughter confronts father in court during French rape trial involving multiple defendants (ndtv.com)
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    Gisele Pelicot criticizes France's macho culture in closing statements at mass rape trial (smh.com.au)
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    Final statements delivered in mass rape trial in Avignon as verdict approaches (home.nzcity.co.nz)
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    Gisele Pélicot condemns macho culture in trial against husband and 50 others (express.co.uk)
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    Final statements delivered in mass rape trial in Avignon involving 51 men (abc.net.au)
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    Gisele Pelicot calls for accountability from accused abusers in mass rape case in France (rnz.co.nz)
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    Sons demand justice as father stands trial for drugging mother and enabling rape in France (news.yahoo.com)
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    Gisèle Pelicot speaks out in mass rape trial, calls for change in French society (bbc.com)
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    Gisèle Pélicot criticizes accused men as trial for mass rape in France nears conclusion (theglobeandmail.com)
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    Gisèle Pelicot calls for change in attitudes towards rape during landmark trial in France (euronews.com)
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    Daughter confronts father in court over rape charges in France (mirror.co.uk)
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    Ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot to testify in mass rape trial in France (ctvnews.ca)
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    Gisele Pelicot condemns patriarchal society during trial for mass rape abuse (news.yahoo.com)
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    Gisele Pelicot criticizes macho culture during trial of 51 men accused of sexual abuse in France (dw.com)
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  20. [4.9]
    Gisele Pelicot condemns accused men in trial over her mass rape case (irishtimes.com)
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    Victim of mass rape in France criticizes accused men during trial (nbcnews.com)
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  22. [4.6]
    Gisele Pelicot calls for change as she testifies against husband in high-profile rape trial (independent.co.uk)
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    Gisele Pelicot criticizes accused men in France mass rape trial for cowardice (standard.co.uk)
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    Gisèle Pelicot calls for change in society's view on rape during court statement in Avignon (theguardian.com)
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    Gisele Pelicot calls for change in attitudes toward rape during trial in France (firstpost.com)
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    Gisèle Pelicot calls for change in macho society during closing statement of mass rape trial in France (news.yahoo.com)
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    Children recount trauma as French mass rape trial approaches conclusion (news.yahoo.com)
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