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06-10-2025
Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman who was drugged and raped by her husband and other men in their home for over a decade, is returning to court to face one of her attackers. The case has sparked a national conversation about sexual violence in France, with many women coming forward to share their own experiences. While some see the case as a catalyst for change, others believe that not enough has been done to address the issue. The French government has defended its record, but critics argue that more needs to be done to support victims and prevent sexual violence.
Entities: Gisèle Pelicot, France, Mazan, Dominique Pelicot, Louis Bonnet • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-10-2025
The appeal trial of Husamettin Dogan, one of 51 men convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was sedated, has begun in France. Pelicot, now 72, plans to attend the trial, as she did the original trial, to confront the pervasiveness of rape and misogyny in France. The original trial shocked the nation, revealing how Pelicot's husband had drugged her and invited strangers to rape her. Dogan, who has appealed both the ruling and sentence, claims he was tricked into believing it was a threesome. The trial will examine whether Dogan knew Pelicot was not in a normal state when he participated in the rape.
Entities: Gisèle Pelicot, Husamettin Dogan, France, Nîmes, Court of Appeal • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-10-2025
The Pelicot trial was a mass rape case in France where 51 men, including Gisèle Pelicot's husband Dominique, were found guilty of raping her while she was drugged. The abuse occurred over several years, and the trial sparked widespread outrage and demonstrations across France. Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence, while the other men received sentences ranging from 3 to 15 years. One defendant, Husamettin Dogan, is appealing his conviction. The case has galvanized women in France and beyond to speak out against rape culture.
Entities: Gisèle Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot, Husamettin Dogan, France, Nîmes • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
06-10-2025
Gisèle Pelicot is set to return to court for the appeal of Husamettin Dogan, one of 51 men convicted of raping her while she was drugged by her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. The initial trial shocked France, raising questions about rape, consent, and the use of pharmaceuticals to abuse women. Ms. Pelicot has become an international feminist icon and has received widespread admiration for her courage in opening the trial to the public. The appeal trial is expected to last three and a half days and will focus on Mr. Dogan's conviction and nine-year sentence. The case has had a significant impact on France, prompting debates about the legal definition of rape and the notion of consent.
Entities: Gisèle Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot, Husamettin Dogan, France, Nîmes • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
