Pelicot-judgement day

Pelicot-judgement day

Husamettin Dogan arrives in the courtroom of Appeals before recived the sentence of ten yaers of prison in the appeal trial of the Mazan rapes in Nimes, France, on October 9, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pelicot-judgement day

Pelicot-judgement day

Husamettin Dogan arrives in the courtroom of Appeals before recived the sentence of ten yaers of prison in the appeal trial of the Mazan rapes in Nimes, France, on October 9, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pelicot-judgement day

Pelicot-judgement day

Husamettin Dogan arrives in the courtroom of Appeals before recived the sentence of ten yaers of prison in the appeal trial of the Mazan rapes in Nimes, France, on October 9, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration Outside Le Scouarnec Trial - Vannes

Demonstration in support of victims at the courthouse on the sidelines of retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial in Vannes, northwestern France, on May 28, 2025. Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec who has been on trial since the end of February for alleged rapes and sexual assaults on some 299 victims, stated on May 26, 2025, that he is not asking for "any leniency," just the right to "a share of humanity," before the criminal court of Morbihan withdrew to deliberate. On May 23, the Attorney General requested a sentence of 20 years of criminal imprisonment against him, accompanied by a series of security measures due to "very high risks of recidivism." The court, which must answer a total of 841 questions, is expected to deliver its verdict on May 28. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Feminist Rally In Support Of Gisele Pelicot - Madrid

Several people hold a poster with the image of Gisèle Pelicot, during the feminist rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, in front of the French embassy, on December 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Abolitionist feminists in Madrid rally in the Spanish capital in support of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman victim for a decade of rapes organized by her own husband, and demand "greater protection" for women. The rally's slogan is 'I am with Gisèle' and takes place in front of the French embassy in Madrid. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

People gather outside the courthouse in Avignon on December 19, 2024, waiting for the verdict in the trial of a man, with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in the French southern town of Avignon is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, for repeatedly raping and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele Pelicot in her own bed over a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, are also on trial for alleged involvement, in a case that has horrified France. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

People gather outside the courthouse in Avignon on December 19, 2024, waiting for the verdict in the trial of a man, with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in the French southern town of Avignon is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, for repeatedly raping and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele Pelicot in her own bed over a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, are also on trial for alleged involvement, in a case that has horrified France. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

People gather outside the courthouse in Avignon on December 19, 2024, waiting for the verdict in the trial of a man, with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in the French southern town of Avignon is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, for repeatedly raping and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele Pelicot in her own bed over a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, are also on trial for alleged involvement, in a case that has horrified France. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

People gather outside the courthouse in Avignon on December 19, 2024, waiting for the verdict in the trial of a man, with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in the French southern town of Avignon is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, for repeatedly raping and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele Pelicot in her own bed over a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, are also on trial for alleged involvement, in a case that has horrified France. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot addresses the press as she leaves the courthouse after hearing the verdict of the court that sentenced her ex-husband to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating her mass rapes with dozens of strangers he recruited online, in Avignon on December 19, 2024. Dominique Pelicot, who had already confessed to the crimes, was earlier found guilty by the court in the southern city of Avignon after an over three-month trial that shocked France and turned his former wife Gisele into a feminist hero. His 50 co-defendants in the case were also convicted by the court, with no acquittals. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot addresses the press as she leaves the courthouse after hearing the verdict of the court that sentenced her ex-husband to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating her mass rapes with dozens of strangers he recruited online, in Avignon on December 19, 2024. Dominique Pelicot, who had already confessed to the crimes, was earlier found guilty by the court in the southern city of Avignon after an over three-month trial that shocked France and turned his former wife Gisele into a feminist hero. His 50 co-defendants in the case were also convicted by the court, with no acquittals. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot addresses the press as she leaves the courthouse after hearing the verdict of the court that sentenced her ex-husband to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating her mass rapes with dozens of strangers he recruited online, in Avignon on December 19, 2024. Dominique Pelicot, who had already confessed to the crimes, was earlier found guilty by the court in the southern city of Avignon after an over three-month trial that shocked France and turned his former wife Gisele into a feminist hero. His 50 co-defendants in the case were also convicted by the court, with no acquittals. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Jailed For 20 Years In Mass Rape Trial

Journlists At the courthouse in Avignon on December 19, 2024, waiting for the verdict in the trial of a man, with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in the French southern town of Avignon is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, for repeatedly raping and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele Pelicot in her own bed over a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, are also on trial for alleged involvement, in a case that has horrified France.Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist Activists At The Entrance To The Courthouse - Avignon

Feminist activists hold up placards as journalists queue to enter the Avignon courthouse on 19 December 2024, as a verdict is awaited in the trial of a man, along with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in Avignon, southern France, is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old pensioner, accused of repeatedly raping and asking dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot in her own bed for a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the case that horrified France. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison after drugging his ex-wife Gisèle and recruiting strangers to rape her for years. Fifty other men have now been sentenced alongside him. Dominique, aged 72, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM