2024-09-18 23:55:08
Crime
Law

Gisèle Pelicot: A Beacon of Resilience and Justice

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Gisèle Pelicot's story is a harrowing yet inspiring tale of resilience. For years, she was drugged and raped by her husband, Dominique Pelicot, and at least 50 other men he recruited through an online forum.

Despite the unimaginable trauma, Gisèle has emerged as a symbol of strength, refusing to be seen merely as a victim. Her courage has resonated widely, galvanizing support and drawing thousands to solidarity demonstrations across France, chanting 'We are all Gisèle!

'. Gisèle's insistence on a public trial aims to shift the shame onto the perpetrators, challenging societal norms about consent and victimhood.

Her testimony is a powerful declaration against those who violated her, highlighting the severe impact of their actions. Gisèle's stand has not only brought her justice but has also been a beacon of hope for many women, earning her respect and admiration.

Her case underscores the need for society to rethink its approach to sexual violence, ensuring that the voices of survivors are heard and respected.

Frankfurter Rundschau
17. September 2024 um 14:52

The Avignon Trial: Respect for Gisèle Pelicot

The Avignon trial against Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman who was drugged with sleeping pills by her husband for years and offered to at least 50 men for rape, goes down in the history of justice due to her determined appearance, in which she refuses to be a victim. At solidarity demonstrations in France, thousands call out: "We are all Gisèle!". Pelicot deserves the highest respect for her handling of the crime committed against her, as she becomes a role model and gives others hope.
DER SPIEGEL
18. September 2024 um 14:08

Avignon: Co-defendant imitated Dominique Pelicot's approach - DER SPIEGEL

Co-defendant Jean-Pierre M. confessed to having abused his wife according to the pattern of Dominique Pelicot. Pelicot had incited M. to do so. M.'s wife Cilia stated that she did not file a complaint in order to protect her children. Gisèle Pelicot, the wife of the main defendant, has meanwhile become a feminist icon in France.
EL PAÍS
18. September 2024 um 14:35

Gisèle Pélicot: "I have the feeling that I am the guilty one, and that the 50 behind me are the victims!"

Politics
The victim of the rapes exploded and assured that she felt humiliated by some of the questions and statements on the day the court also heard from Jean Pierre Maréchal, Pélicot's disciple. Your subscription is being used on another device. Your subscription is being used on another device and you can only access EL PAÍS from one device at a time. Gisèle Pélicot, victim of a hundred men with whom her husband contacted via the Internet offering to rape her while she was sedated, followed the trial..
The Guardian
18. September 2024 um 17:07

Gisèle Pélicot tells mass rape trial that she ‘never gave consent’

Politics
Gisèle Pélicot, 72, testifies against ex-husband Dominique Pélicot, 71, and 50 men he allegedly recruited to rape her while drugged. Explicit photos were taken without Gisèle's knowledge; defense questioned if she consented. Gisèle felt accused as the guilty party, understood women's hesitation to file rape complaints. Dominique claimed men believed they were in a couple's game. Gisèle rejected 'different types of rape', had unexplained health issues, and requests public trial.
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