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Matteo Salvini Acquitted Of All Charges In Open Arms Trial - Sicily

Matteo Salvini seen after the verdict outside of the Bunker Courtroom of the Pagliarelli prison in Sicily, Italy, on December 20, 2024. The court in Palermo acquitted Italyâ's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini in the three years long trial for the Open Arms' case. Salvini was charged with the accusation of dereliction of duty and kidnapping, having prevented the disembarkation of over 100 migrants on board the Open Arms rescue vessel in August 2019. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/Fotogramma/IPA/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Matteo Salvini Acquitted Of All Charges In Open Arms Trial - Sicily

Matteo Salvini seen after the verdict outside of the Bunker Courtroom of the Pagliarelli prison in Sicily, Italy, on December 20, 2024. The court in Palermo acquitted Italyâ's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini in the three years long trial for the Open Arms' case. Salvini was charged with the accusation of dereliction of duty and kidnapping, having prevented the disembarkation of over 100 migrants on board the Open Arms rescue vessel in August 2019. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/Fotogramma/IPA/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Matteo Salvini Acquitted Of All Charges In Open Arms Trial - Sicily

Matteo Salvini seen after the verdict outside of the Bunker Courtroom of the Pagliarelli prison in Sicily, Italy, on December 20, 2024. The court in Palermo acquitted Italyâ's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini in the three years long trial for the Open Arms' case. Salvini was charged with the accusation of dereliction of duty and kidnapping, having prevented the disembarkation of over 100 migrants on board the Open Arms rescue vessel in August 2019. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/Fotogramma/IPA/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Matteo Salvini Acquitted Of All Charges In Open Arms Trial - Sicily

Matteo Salvini seen after the verdict outside of the Bunker Courtroom of the Pagliarelli prison in Sicily, Italy, on December 20, 2024. The court in Palermo acquitted Italyâ's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini in the three years long trial for the Open Arms' case. Salvini was charged with the accusation of dereliction of duty and kidnapping, having prevented the disembarkation of over 100 migrants on board the Open Arms rescue vessel in August 2019. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/Fotogramma/IPA/AABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Dominique Pelicot’s lawyer Beatrice Zavarro speaks to the press as she exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Dominique Pelicot’s lawyer Beatrice Zavarro speaks to the press as she exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Dominique Pelicot’s lawyer Beatrice Zavarro speaks to the press as she exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot’s lawyer Antoine Camus speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot’s lawyer Antoine Camus speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot’s lawyer Antoine Camus speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot’s lawyer Antoine Camus speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot’s daughter Caroline Darian exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot’s daughter Caroline Darian exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Jean-Pierre Marechal's lawyer Patrick Gontard speaks to the press as he exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau exits the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

The prison van arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

The prison van arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

The prison van arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

The public arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

The prison van arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France, for the trial of Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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'I Am A Rapist’ Admits Husband In Mass Rape Trial - Avignon

Gisele Pelicot, flanked by her lawyer Stephane Babonneau arrives to the courtroom on September 18, 2024 at the Avignon courthouse, south of France for the trial of her former partner Dominique Pelicot. On Tuesday Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now ex-wife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: "I am a rapist like the others in this room." "They all knew, they cannot say the contrary," he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-UCLA-PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTEST

(240429) -- LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- In this photo taken on April 28, 2024, the pro-Palestine encampment on school campus is closed and all entrances to that area are blocked at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in California, the United States. From East Coast to West, U.S. student protesters showing solidarity with Palestinians showed no sign of slacking off, with more than 270 people arrested over the weekend, despite warnings of disciplinary actions and even criminal charges. Pro-Palestinian protests continue roiling university campuses across the United States, as nearly 900 arrests have been reportedly made nationwide since New York police arrested more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University on April 18. (Xinhua)