Paris, France
Caroline Darian, the daughter of French rape survivor Gisèle Pélicot and convicted rapist Dominique Pélicot on Tuesday (Dec 17) yelled at her father saying he would "die in lies" as the biggest rape trial ended with the conviction of 51 defendants.  
The trial lasted three months and was widely covered by global media. Details of the abuse Gisele bore at the hands of her former spouse shocked the world by its sheer depravity.
Darian, who has previously told the court that she feels like a "forgotten victim" as there was no record of the abuse she is convinced was inflicted on her, yelled at her father, "You will die in lies".
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-very-difficult-ordeal-gisele-pelicots-first-words-after-verdict-in-france-mass-rape-trial-785338">A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial</a>
<h2>Did Dominique Pelicot abuse Caroline Darian?</h2>
In spite of some damning photos that were discovered on his computer, Dominique Pélicot continues to insist that he had never abused his daughter Caroline.
He is accused of drugging Caroline Darian when she was 20 years old and clicking semi-naked photos of her in lingerie on a bed. These images were found years later on his computer.
Dominique, however, insists he "did nothing" to his daughter. 
Watch | France Mass Rape Trial: Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
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In court, during the close statements, Dominique said that he is not going to "try to convince" his daughter with "perverse answers" and claimed he didn't remember taking the photos.
"I tell her straight in the eyes that I never touched her," he insisted.
Turning to Caroline, he reiterated "I have never done anything to you," but was interrupted by her saying, "You lie, you don't have the courage to tell the truth! Even about your ex-wife!" 
"You will die in lies! Alone, alone in lies Dominique Pélicot!" she exclaimed.
Previously, in November, she had yelled at Dominique, "I'll never see you again! You’ll die alone like a dog".
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-mass-rape-trial-who-are-the-51-men-accused-of-raping-gisele-pelicot-785329">France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot?</a>
<h2>Dominique Pelicot's perverse crimes</h2>
For almost a decade starting in 2011, Dominique drugged his wife and recruited dozens of men online to have sex with her while unconscious. In the closing statements, accepting his crimes, Dominique Pélicot said that his "motive" behind the disturbing crimes was wanting to satisfy a "fantasy".
"I came to do what I did through people who willingly accepted what I proposed," he told the court.
(With inputs from agencies)

Darian, who has previously told the court that she feels like a "forgotten victim" yelled at her father, "You will die in lies".



Paris, France Caroline Darian, the daughter of French rape survivor Gisèle Pélicot and convicted rapist Dominique Pélicot on Tuesday (Dec 17) yelled at her father saying he would "die in lies" as the biggest rape trial ended with the conviction of 51 defendants. The trial lasted three months and was widely covered by global media. Details of the abuse Gisele bore at the hands of her former spouse shocked the world by its sheer depravity. Darian, who has previously told the court that she feels like a "forgotten victim" as there was no record of the abuse she is convinced was inflicted on her, yelled at her father, "You will die in lies". Also read | A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial Did Dominique Pelicot abuse Caroline Darian? In spite of some damning photos that were discovered on his computer, Dominique Pélicot continues to insist that he had never abused his daughter Caroline. He is accused of drugging Caroline Darian when she was 20 years old and clicking semi-naked photos of her in lingerie on a bed. These images were found years later on his computer. Dominique, however, insists he "did nothing" to his daughter. Watch | France Mass Rape Trial: Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison × In court, during the close statements, Dominique said that he is not going to "try to convince" his daughter with "perverse answers" and claimed he didn't remember taking the photos. "I tell her straight in the eyes that I never touched her," he insisted. Turning to Caroline, he reiterated "I have never done anything to you," but was interrupted by her saying, "You lie, you don't have the courage to tell the truth! Even about your ex-wife!" "You will die in lies! Alone, alone in lies Dominique Pélicot!" she exclaimed. Previously, in November, she had yelled at Dominique, "I'll never see you again! You’ll die alone like a dog". Also read | France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot? Dominique Pelicot's perverse crimes For almost a decade starting in 2011, Dominique drugged his wife and recruited dozens of men online to have sex with her while unconscious. In the closing statements, accepting his crimes, Dominique Pélicot said that his "motive" behind the disturbing crimes was wanting to satisfy a "fantasy". "I came to do what I did through people who willingly accepted what I proposed," he told the court. (With inputs from agencies)

France mass rape: 'You’ll die alone like a dog,' daughter Caroline tells convicted rapist Dominique Pélicot

Caroline Darian, the daughter of French rape survivor Gisèle Pélicot and convicted rapist Dominique Pélicot on Tuesday (Dec 17) yelled at her father saying he would "die in lies" as the biggest rape trial ended with the conviction of 51 defendants. &nbsp;

The trial&nbsp;lasted three months and was widely covered by global media. Details of the abuse Gisele bore at the hands of her former spouse shocked the world by its sheer depravity.

Darian, who has previously told the court that she feels like a "forgotten victim" as there was no record of the abuse she is convinced was inflicted on her, yelled at her father, "You will die in lies".

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-very-difficult-ordeal-gisele-pelicots-first-words-after-verdict-in-france-mass-rape-trial-785338">A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial</a>

<h2>Did Dominique Pelicot abuse Caroline Darian?</h2>

In spite of some damning photos that were discovered on his computer, Dominique Pélicot continues to insist that he had never abused his daughter Caroline.

He is accused of drugging Caroline Darian when she was 20 years old and clicking semi-naked photos of her in lingerie on a bed. These images were found years later on his computer.

Dominique, however, insists he "did nothing" to his daughter.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;France Mass Rape Trial: Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

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In court, during the close statements, Dominique said that he is not going to "try to convince" his daughter with "perverse answers" and claimed he didn't remember taking the photos.

"I tell her straight in the eyes that I never touched her," he insisted.

Turning to Caroline, he reiterated "I have never done anything to you," but was interrupted by her saying, "You lie, you don't have the courage to tell the truth! Even about your ex-wife!"&nbsp;

"You will die in lies! Alone, alone in lies Dominique Pélicot!" she exclaimed.

Previously, in November, she had yelled at Dominique, "I'll never see you again! You’ll die alone like a dog".

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-mass-rape-trial-who-are-the-51-men-accused-of-raping-gisele-pelicot-785329">France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot?</a>

<h2>Dominique Pelicot's perverse crimes</h2>

For almost a decade starting in 2011, Dominique drugged his wife and recruited dozens of men online to have sex with her while unconscious. In the closing statements, accepting his crimes, Dominique Pélicot said that his "motive" behind the disturbing crimes was wanting to satisfy a "fantasy".

"I came to do what I did through people who willingly accepted what I proposed," he told the court.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Caroline Darian, the daughter of French rape survivor Gisèle Pélicot and convicted rapist Dominique Pélicot on Tuesday (Dec 17) yelled at her father saying he would "die in lies" as the biggest rape trial ended with the conviction of 51 defendants.

Caroline Darian, the daughter of French rape survivor Gisèle Pélicot and convicted rapist Dominique Pélicot on Tuesday (Dec 17) yelled at her father saying he would "die in lies" as the biggest rape trial ended with the conviction of 51 defendants. The trial lasted three months and was widely covered by global media. Details of the abuse Gisele bore at the hands of her former spouse shocked the world by its sheer depravity. Darian, who has previously told the court that she feels like a "forgotten victim" as there was no record of the abuse she is convinced was inflicted on her, yelled at her father, "You will die in lies". Also read | A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial Did Dominique Pelicot abuse Caroline Darian? In spite of some damning photos that were discovered on his computer, Dominique Pélicot continues to insist that he had never abused his daughter Caroline. He is accused of drugging Caroline Darian when she was 20 years old and clicking semi-naked photos of her in lingerie on a bed. These images were found years later on his computer. Dominique, however, insists he "did nothing" to his daughter. Watch | France Mass Rape Trial: Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison × In court, during the close statements, Dominique said that he is not going to "try to convince" his daughter with "perverse answers" and claimed he didn't remember taking the photos. "I tell her straight in the eyes that I never touched her," he insisted. Turning to Caroline, he reiterated "I have never done anything to you," but was interrupted by her saying, "You lie, you don't have the courage to tell the truth! Even about your ex-wife!" "You will die in lies! Alone, alone in lies Dominique Pélicot!" she exclaimed. Previously, in November, she had yelled at Dominique, "I'll never see you again! You’ll die alone like a dog". Also read | France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot? Dominique Pelicot's perverse crimes For almost a decade starting in 2011, Dominique drugged his wife and recruited dozens of men online to have sex with her while unconscious. In the closing statements, accepting his crimes, Dominique Pélicot said that his "motive" behind the disturbing crimes was wanting to satisfy a "fantasy". "I came to do what I did through people who willingly accepted what I proposed," he told the court. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris, France
Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.
A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse.
Dominique Pelicot was convicted of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison—the maximum penalty. The other 50 men, aged between 26 and 74, were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault, with sentences of up to 20 years. The group included individuals from a wide range of professions, such as a soldier, a journalist, a prison warden, a nurse, and farm workers.
Here's a list of all the men convicted in the case:
Cyrille D (54): A trained butcher, Cyrille raped Gisèle in her home in September 2019 while his partner was on holiday. He said he turned to an online chatroom due to dissatisfaction in his relationship.
Lionel R (44): A supermarket employee and married father of three, Lionel admitted to raping Gisèle in December 2018 but claimed he did not intend to commit rape.
Jacques C (72): A retired firefighter and former truck driver, Jacques denied rape, saying he touched Gisèle but there was no penetration.
Watch: France Mass Rape Trial: French Court Convicts Husband Dominique Pelicot
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Jean-Pierre M (63): A former lorry driver, Jean-Pierre was accused of using the same method to drug and rape his own wife. He also invited Dominique Pelicot to join in the abuse.
Joan K (26): A soldier and the youngest man on trial, Joan raped Gisèle twice between 2019 and 2020. He claimed he did not understand consent at the time.
Hugues M (39): A tiller and father of two, Hugues was accused of attempted rape in October 2019. He denied the charge, saying he did not realise Gisèle was drugged.
Husamettin D (43): A father who cared for his disabled son, Husamettin denied raping Gisèle in June 2019, saying, “I’m not a rapist.”
Fabien S (39): With 16 prior convictions, Fabien admitted to raping Gisèle in August 2018 but said he did not plan the crime.
Mathieu D (53): A baker for 25 years, Mathieu raped Gisèle in October 2020 while under the influence of MDMA, thinking it was part of a consensual game.
Andy R (37): An agricultural labourer and father of two, Andy raped Gisèle on New Year’s Eve 2018, believing her husband’s permission meant she had consented.
Simone M (42): A builder and former soldier, Simone raped Gisèle in November 2018. He claimed she was pretending to sleep.
Thierry Po (61): A refrigeration specialist and father of three, Thierry admitted to possessing child abuse images but denied raping Gisèle in August 2020.
Jérôme V (46): A former grocery store worker and father of three, Jérôme admitted to knowing Gisèle had been drugged when he raped her.
Thierry Pa (54): A former builder, Thierry raped Gisèle in 2020. He was identified while undergoing psychiatric treatment for depression.
Adrien L (34): Already serving a 14-year sentence for other rapes, Adrien denied raping Gisèle in 2014, claiming he thought it was a consensual game.
Jean T (52): A former roofer, Jean drove hours to rape Gisèle in 2018. He denied the charge, claiming he was drugged.
Redouan E (55): A nurse, Redouan denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was manipulated by Dominique.
Patrick A (60): A former factory worker, Patrick admitted to raping Gisèle but said he participated reluctantly because he is gay.
Didier S (68): A former lorry driver, Didier denied raping Gisèle in 2019, claiming she pretended to sleep.
Karim S (40): A computer expert, Karim denied raping Gisèle in 2020.
Vincent C (42): Convicted of domestic violence in 2021, Vincent is accused of raping Gisèle in 2019 and 2020.
Jean-Marc L (74): The oldest defendant, Jean-Marc denied rape, saying he thought it was a “game.”
Dominique D (45): Accused of raping Gisèle six times, Dominique claimed he did not intend to commit rape.
Mohamed R (70): Previously jailed for raping his daughter, Mohamed raped Gisèle in 2019.
Ahmed T (54): A plumber and former boxer, Ahmed denied rape, saying he would not choose “an older woman.”
Redouane A (40): Convicted of domestic violence, Redouane raped Gisèle twice in 2019.
Mahdi D (36): A transport worker, Mahdi denied raping Gisèle in 2018, claiming Dominique misled him.
Cyril B (47): A lorry driver, Cyril denied rape despite video evidence.
Cyprien C (43): A former lorry driver, Cyprien admitted to a sexual encounter but denied rape.
Quentin H (34): A prison warden, Quentin raped Gisèle in 2019.
Grégory S (31): A decorator with prior convictions, Grégory denied raping Gisèle in 2017.
Florian R (32): A delivery driver, Florian denied raping Gisèle in 2019.
Jean-Luc L (46): Jean-Luc admitted to raping Gisèle twice in 2018, believing her husband’s consent was sufficient.
Patrice N (55): An electrician, Patrice claimed the assaults were part of a game.
Abdelali D (47): Admitting to rape, Abdelali said Dominique assured him Gisèle “wouldn’t wake up.”
Romain V (63): Romain raped Gisèle six times in 2019 and 2020. He denied wrongdoing, saying her husband’s consent sufficed.
Cédric G (50): A software technician, Cédric admitted to both rape and possession of child abuse images.
Hassan O (30): Tried in absentia, Hassan raped Gisèle in 2018.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-mass-rape-trial-dominique-pelicot-found-guilty-of-drugging-raping-wife-785232">France mass rape trial: Dominique Pelicot found guilty, gets 20 years in jail</a>
Cendric V (44): A former soldier, Cendric was accused of raping Gisèle in 2016 and 2018.
Ludovick B (39): A warehouse worker, Ludovick raped Gisèle in 2019.
Omar D (36): Omar raped Gisèle in 2017 but denied the charge.
Paul G (31): Paul raped Gisèle in 2016 after she was drugged at breakfast.
Saifeddine G (37): A lorry driver, Saifeddine raped Gisèle in 2019.
Charly A (30): Charly raped Gisèle six times between 2016 and 2020.
Christian L (56): A firefighter, Christian denied rape despite video evidence.
Nizar H (41): A builder, Nizar denied raping Gisèle in 2020.
Nicolas F (42): A journalist, Nicolas denied raping Gisèle in 2018 and possessing child abuse images.
Joseph C (69): Accused of sexual assault, Joseph denied wrongdoing during an encounter in 2020.
Boris M (37): Boris denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was misled by Dominique.
Philippe L (62): A gardener, Philippe denied rape but admitted replying to Dominique’s online posts.
(With inputs from agencies)

Dominique Pelicot was convicted of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison—the maximum penalty. The other 50 men, aged between 26 and 74, were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault, with sentences of up to 20 years.



Paris, France Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse. Dominique Pelicot was convicted of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison—the maximum penalty. The other 50 men, aged between 26 and 74, were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault, with sentences of up to 20 years. The group included individuals from a wide range of professions, such as a soldier, a journalist, a prison warden, a nurse, and farm workers. Here's a list of all the men convicted in the case: Cyrille D (54): A trained butcher, Cyrille raped Gisèle in her home in September 2019 while his partner was on holiday. He said he turned to an online chatroom due to dissatisfaction in his relationship. Lionel R (44): A supermarket employee and married father of three, Lionel admitted to raping Gisèle in December 2018 but claimed he did not intend to commit rape. Jacques C (72): A retired firefighter and former truck driver, Jacques denied rape, saying he touched Gisèle but there was no penetration. Watch: France Mass Rape Trial: French Court Convicts Husband Dominique Pelicot Jean-Pierre M (63): A former lorry driver, Jean-Pierre was accused of using the same method to drug and rape his own wife. He also invited Dominique Pelicot to join in the abuse. Joan K (26): A soldier and the youngest man on trial, Joan raped Gisèle twice between 2019 and 2020. He claimed he did not understand consent at the time. Hugues M (39): A tiller and father of two, Hugues was accused of attempted rape in October 2019. He denied the charge, saying he did not realise Gisèle was drugged. Husamettin D (43): A father who cared for his disabled son, Husamettin denied raping Gisèle in June 2019, saying, “I’m not a rapist.” Fabien S (39): With 16 prior convictions, Fabien admitted to raping Gisèle in August 2018 but said he did not plan the crime. Mathieu D (53): A baker for 25 years, Mathieu raped Gisèle in October 2020 while under the influence of MDMA, thinking it was part of a consensual game. Andy R (37): An agricultural labourer and father of two, Andy raped Gisèle on New Year’s Eve 2018, believing her husband’s permission meant she had consented. Simone M (42): A builder and former soldier, Simone raped Gisèle in November 2018. He claimed she was pretending to sleep. Thierry Po (61): A refrigeration specialist and father of three, Thierry admitted to possessing child abuse images but denied raping Gisèle in August 2020. Jérôme V (46): A former grocery store worker and father of three, Jérôme admitted to knowing Gisèle had been drugged when he raped her. Thierry Pa (54): A former builder, Thierry raped Gisèle in 2020. He was identified while undergoing psychiatric treatment for depression. Adrien L (34): Already serving a 14-year sentence for other rapes, Adrien denied raping Gisèle in 2014, claiming he thought it was a consensual game. Jean T (52): A former roofer, Jean drove hours to rape Gisèle in 2018. He denied the charge, claiming he was drugged. Redouan E (55): A nurse, Redouan denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was manipulated by Dominique. Patrick A (60): A former factory worker, Patrick admitted to raping Gisèle but said he participated reluctantly because he is gay. Didier S (68): A former lorry driver, Didier denied raping Gisèle in 2019, claiming she pretended to sleep. Karim S (40): A computer expert, Karim denied raping Gisèle in 2020. Vincent C (42): Convicted of domestic violence in 2021, Vincent is accused of raping Gisèle in 2019 and 2020. Jean-Marc L (74): The oldest defendant, Jean-Marc denied rape, saying he thought it was a “game.” Dominique D (45): Accused of raping Gisèle six times, Dominique claimed he did not intend to commit rape. Mohamed R (70): Previously jailed for raping his daughter, Mohamed raped Gisèle in 2019. Ahmed T (54): A plumber and former boxer, Ahmed denied rape, saying he would not choose “an older woman.” Redouane A (40): Convicted of domestic violence, Redouane raped Gisèle twice in 2019. Mahdi D (36): A transport worker, Mahdi denied raping Gisèle in 2018, claiming Dominique misled him. Cyril B (47): A lorry driver, Cyril denied rape despite video evidence. Cyprien C (43): A former lorry driver, Cyprien admitted to a sexual encounter but denied rape. Quentin H (34): A prison warden, Quentin raped Gisèle in 2019. Grégory S (31): A decorator with prior convictions, Grégory denied raping Gisèle in 2017. Florian R (32): A delivery driver, Florian denied raping Gisèle in 2019. Jean-Luc L (46): Jean-Luc admitted to raping Gisèle twice in 2018, believing her husband’s consent was sufficient. Patrice N (55): An electrician, Patrice claimed the assaults were part of a game. Abdelali D (47): Admitting to rape, Abdelali said Dominique assured him Gisèle “wouldn’t wake up.” Romain V (63): Romain raped Gisèle six times in 2019 and 2020. He denied wrongdoing, saying her husband’s consent sufficed. Cédric G (50): A software technician, Cédric admitted to both rape and possession of child abuse images. Hassan O (30): Tried in absentia, Hassan raped Gisèle in 2018. Also read: France mass rape trial: Dominique Pelicot found guilty, gets 20 years in jail Cendric V (44): A former soldier, Cendric was accused of raping Gisèle in 2016 and 2018. Ludovick B (39): A warehouse worker, Ludovick raped Gisèle in 2019. Omar D (36): Omar raped Gisèle in 2017 but denied the charge. Paul G (31): Paul raped Gisèle in 2016 after she was drugged at breakfast. Saifeddine G (37): A lorry driver, Saifeddine raped Gisèle in 2019. Charly A (30): Charly raped Gisèle six times between 2016 and 2020. Christian L (56): A firefighter, Christian denied rape despite video evidence. Nizar H (41): A builder, Nizar denied raping Gisèle in 2020. Nicolas F (42): A journalist, Nicolas denied raping Gisèle in 2018 and possessing child abuse images. Joseph C (69): Accused of sexual assault, Joseph denied wrongdoing during an encounter in 2020. Boris M (37): Boris denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was misled by Dominique. Philippe L (62): A gardener, Philippe denied rape but admitted replying to Dominique’s online posts. (With inputs from agencies)

France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot?

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.

A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse.

Dominique Pelicot was convicted of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison—the maximum penalty. The other 50 men, aged between 26 and 74, were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault, with sentences of up to 20 years. The group included individuals from a wide range of professions, such as a soldier, a journalist, a prison warden, a nurse, and farm workers.

Here's a list of all the&nbsp;men convicted in the case:

Cyrille D (54): A trained butcher, Cyrille raped Gisèle in her home in September 2019 while his partner was on holiday. He said he turned to an online chatroom due to dissatisfaction in his relationship.

Lionel R (44): A supermarket employee and married father of three, Lionel admitted to raping Gisèle in December 2018 but claimed he did not intend to commit rape.

Jacques C (72): A retired firefighter and former truck driver, Jacques denied rape, saying he touched Gisèle but there was no penetration.

Watch:&nbsp;France Mass Rape Trial: French Court Convicts Husband Dominique Pelicot

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Jean-Pierre M (63): A former lorry driver, Jean-Pierre was accused of using the same method to drug and rape his own wife. He also invited Dominique Pelicot to join in the abuse.

Joan K (26): A soldier and the youngest man on trial, Joan raped Gisèle twice between 2019 and 2020. He claimed he did not understand consent at the time.

Hugues M (39): A tiller and father of two, Hugues was accused of attempted rape in October 2019. He denied the charge, saying he did not realise Gisèle was drugged.

Husamettin D (43): A father who cared for his disabled son, Husamettin denied raping Gisèle in June 2019, saying, “I’m not a rapist.”

Fabien S (39): With 16 prior convictions, Fabien admitted to raping Gisèle in August 2018 but said he did not plan the crime.

Mathieu D (53): A baker for 25 years, Mathieu raped Gisèle in October 2020 while under the influence of MDMA, thinking it was part of a consensual game.

Andy R (37): An agricultural labourer and father of two, Andy raped Gisèle on New Year’s Eve 2018, believing her husband’s permission meant she had consented.

Simone M (42): A builder and former soldier, Simone raped Gisèle in November 2018. He claimed she was pretending to sleep.

Thierry Po (61): A refrigeration specialist and father of three, Thierry admitted to possessing child abuse images but denied raping Gisèle in August 2020.

Jérôme V (46): A former grocery store worker and father of three, Jérôme admitted to knowing Gisèle had been drugged when he raped her.

Thierry Pa (54): A former builder, Thierry raped Gisèle in 2020. He was identified while undergoing psychiatric treatment for depression.

Adrien L (34): Already serving a 14-year sentence for other rapes, Adrien denied raping Gisèle in 2014, claiming he thought it was a consensual game.

Jean T (52): A former roofer, Jean drove hours to rape Gisèle in 2018. He denied the charge, claiming he was drugged.

Redouan E (55): A nurse, Redouan denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was manipulated by Dominique.

Patrick A (60): A former factory worker, Patrick admitted to raping Gisèle but said he participated reluctantly because he is gay.

Didier S (68): A former lorry driver, Didier denied raping Gisèle in 2019, claiming she pretended to sleep.

Karim S (40): A computer expert, Karim denied raping Gisèle in 2020.

Vincent C (42): Convicted of domestic violence in 2021, Vincent is accused of raping Gisèle in 2019 and 2020.

Jean-Marc L (74): The oldest defendant, Jean-Marc denied rape, saying he thought it was a “game.”

Dominique D (45): Accused of raping Gisèle six times, Dominique claimed he did not intend to commit rape.

Mohamed R (70): Previously jailed for raping his daughter, Mohamed raped Gisèle in 2019.

Ahmed T (54): A plumber and former boxer, Ahmed denied rape, saying he would not choose “an older woman.”

Redouane A (40): Convicted of domestic violence, Redouane raped Gisèle twice in 2019.

Mahdi D (36): A transport worker, Mahdi denied raping Gisèle in 2018, claiming Dominique misled him.

Cyril B (47): A lorry driver, Cyril denied rape despite video evidence.

Cyprien C (43): A former lorry driver, Cyprien admitted to a sexual encounter but denied rape.

Quentin H (34): A prison warden, Quentin raped Gisèle in 2019.

Grégory S (31): A decorator with prior convictions, Grégory denied raping Gisèle in 2017.

Florian R (32): A delivery driver, Florian denied raping Gisèle in 2019.

Jean-Luc L (46): Jean-Luc admitted to raping Gisèle twice in 2018, believing her husband’s consent was sufficient.

Patrice N (55): An electrician, Patrice claimed the assaults were part of a game.

Abdelali D (47): Admitting to rape, Abdelali said Dominique assured him Gisèle “wouldn’t wake up.”

Romain V (63): Romain raped Gisèle six times in 2019 and 2020. He denied wrongdoing, saying her husband’s consent sufficed.

Cédric G (50): A software technician, Cédric admitted to both rape and possession of child abuse images.

Hassan O (30): Tried in absentia, Hassan raped Gisèle in 2018.

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Cendric V (44): A former soldier, Cendric was accused of raping Gisèle in 2016 and 2018.

Ludovick B (39): A warehouse worker, Ludovick raped Gisèle in 2019.

Omar D (36): Omar raped Gisèle in 2017 but denied the charge.

Paul G (31): Paul raped Gisèle in 2016 after she was drugged at breakfast.

Saifeddine G (37): A lorry driver, Saifeddine raped Gisèle in 2019.

Charly A (30): Charly raped Gisèle six times between 2016 and 2020.

Christian L (56): A firefighter, Christian denied rape despite video evidence.

Nizar H (41): A builder, Nizar denied raping Gisèle in 2020.

Nicolas F (42): A journalist, Nicolas denied raping Gisèle in 2018 and possessing child abuse images.

Joseph C (69): Accused of sexual assault, Joseph denied wrongdoing during an encounter in 2020.

Boris M (37): Boris denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was misled by Dominique.

Philippe L (62): A gardener, Philippe denied rape but admitted replying to Dominique’s online posts.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse. Dominique Pelicot was convicted of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison—the maximum penalty. The other 50 men, aged between 26 and 74, were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault, with sentences of up to 20 years. The group included individuals from a wide range of professions, such as a soldier, a journalist, a prison warden, a nurse, and farm workers. Here's a list of all the men convicted in the case: Cyrille D (54): A trained butcher, Cyrille raped Gisèle in her home in September 2019 while his partner was on holiday. He said he turned to an online chatroom due to dissatisfaction in his relationship. Lionel R (44): A supermarket employee and married father of three, Lionel admitted to raping Gisèle in December 2018 but claimed he did not intend to commit rape. Jacques C (72): A retired firefighter and former truck driver, Jacques denied rape, saying he touched Gisèle but there was no penetration. Watch: France Mass Rape Trial: French Court Convicts Husband Dominique Pelicot Jean-Pierre M (63): A former lorry driver, Jean-Pierre was accused of using the same method to drug and rape his own wife. He also invited Dominique Pelicot to join in the abuse. Joan K (26): A soldier and the youngest man on trial, Joan raped Gisèle twice between 2019 and 2020. He claimed he did not understand consent at the time. Hugues M (39): A tiller and father of two, Hugues was accused of attempted rape in October 2019. He denied the charge, saying he did not realise Gisèle was drugged. Husamettin D (43): A father who cared for his disabled son, Husamettin denied raping Gisèle in June 2019, saying, “I’m not a rapist.” Fabien S (39): With 16 prior convictions, Fabien admitted to raping Gisèle in August 2018 but said he did not plan the crime. Mathieu D (53): A baker for 25 years, Mathieu raped Gisèle in October 2020 while under the influence of MDMA, thinking it was part of a consensual game. Andy R (37): An agricultural labourer and father of two, Andy raped Gisèle on New Year’s Eve 2018, believing her husband’s permission meant she had consented. Simone M (42): A builder and former soldier, Simone raped Gisèle in November 2018. He claimed she was pretending to sleep. Thierry Po (61): A refrigeration specialist and father of three, Thierry admitted to possessing child abuse images but denied raping Gisèle in August 2020. Jérôme V (46): A former grocery store worker and father of three, Jérôme admitted to knowing Gisèle had been drugged when he raped her. Thierry Pa (54): A former builder, Thierry raped Gisèle in 2020. He was identified while undergoing psychiatric treatment for depression. Adrien L (34): Already serving a 14-year sentence for other rapes, Adrien denied raping Gisèle in 2014, claiming he thought it was a consensual game. Jean T (52): A former roofer, Jean drove hours to rape Gisèle in 2018. He denied the charge, claiming he was drugged. Redouan E (55): A nurse, Redouan denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was manipulated by Dominique. Patrick A (60): A former factory worker, Patrick admitted to raping Gisèle but said he participated reluctantly because he is gay. Didier S (68): A former lorry driver, Didier denied raping Gisèle in 2019, claiming she pretended to sleep. Karim S (40): A computer expert, Karim denied raping Gisèle in 2020. Vincent C (42): Convicted of domestic violence in 2021, Vincent is accused of raping Gisèle in 2019 and 2020. Jean-Marc L (74): The oldest defendant, Jean-Marc denied rape, saying he thought it was a “game.” Dominique D (45): Accused of raping Gisèle six times, Dominique claimed he did not intend to commit rape. Mohamed R (70): Previously jailed for raping his daughter, Mohamed raped Gisèle in 2019. Ahmed T (54): A plumber and former boxer, Ahmed denied rape, saying he would not choose “an older woman.” Redouane A (40): Convicted of domestic violence, Redouane raped Gisèle twice in 2019. Mahdi D (36): A transport worker, Mahdi denied raping Gisèle in 2018, claiming Dominique misled him. Cyril B (47): A lorry driver, Cyril denied rape despite video evidence. Cyprien C (43): A former lorry driver, Cyprien admitted to a sexual encounter but denied rape. Quentin H (34): A prison warden, Quentin raped Gisèle in 2019. Grégory S (31): A decorator with prior convictions, Grégory denied raping Gisèle in 2017. Florian R (32): A delivery driver, Florian denied raping Gisèle in 2019. Jean-Luc L (46): Jean-Luc admitted to raping Gisèle twice in 2018, believing her husband’s consent was sufficient. Patrice N (55): An electrician, Patrice claimed the assaults were part of a game. Abdelali D (47): Admitting to rape, Abdelali said Dominique assured him Gisèle “wouldn’t wake up.” Romain V (63): Romain raped Gisèle six times in 2019 and 2020. He denied wrongdoing, saying her husband’s consent sufficed. Cédric G (50): A software technician, Cédric admitted to both rape and possession of child abuse images. Hassan O (30): Tried in absentia, Hassan raped Gisèle in 2018. Also read: France mass rape trial: Dominique Pelicot found guilty, gets 20 years in jail Cendric V (44): A former soldier, Cendric was accused of raping Gisèle in 2016 and 2018. Ludovick B (39): A warehouse worker, Ludovick raped Gisèle in 2019. Omar D (36): Omar raped Gisèle in 2017 but denied the charge. Paul G (31): Paul raped Gisèle in 2016 after she was drugged at breakfast. Saifeddine G (37): A lorry driver, Saifeddine raped Gisèle in 2019. Charly A (30): Charly raped Gisèle six times between 2016 and 2020. Christian L (56): A firefighter, Christian denied rape despite video evidence. Nizar H (41): A builder, Nizar denied raping Gisèle in 2020. Nicolas F (42): A journalist, Nicolas denied raping Gisèle in 2018 and possessing child abuse images. Joseph C (69): Accused of sexual assault, Joseph denied wrongdoing during an encounter in 2020. Boris M (37): Boris denied raping Gisèle in 2020, saying he was misled by Dominique. Philippe L (62): A gardener, Philippe denied rape but admitted replying to Dominique’s online posts. (With inputs from agencies)

Monster of Avignon Dominique Pelicot raped his former wife in a motorway rest area since it was his fantasy. He told a court that the incident happened while they were returning from vacation. Gisele Pelicot's lawyer revealed more terrible details about the ordeal where he said Pelicot planned on 'offering her' to truckers.

However, Dominique Pelicot insisted "no one else was involved" in that incident.&nbsp;

He said, "It was a fantasy of mine. We were on our way back from the Ile de Re and I stopped at a service station and I raped her. No one saw and it was not in full view of anyone else."

However, later, defendant Abdelali Dallal admitted that he also raped Pelicot that day after being driven there by his then-partner after being contacted via the Coco.fr swinging website. His partner waited outside in her car while he raped the woman.

"As I speak now, yes there were two rapes. But even now to this day, I don't know why I went there," the 46-year-old told the court.

He further said that Pelicot told him that he had drugged his wife and he didn't need to worry about "wearing a condom".

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Responding to Dallal's testimony, Pelicot said, "Firstly I would like to say how sorry I am to see him in the condition he is. I would also like to say that he is the first to say things as they are. Yes, I told him not to worry about a condom."

<h2>A former prison warden also raped Gisele</h2>

The horrific rape case from France has been making headlines for weeks. Dominique Pelicot, the husband, has been accused of drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her while he filmed the act.

Gisele Pelicot has waived off anonymity to testify in the case against her former husband and others. She wants her harrowing experience to help other sexual abuse victims.

Another person linked to the case and accused of raping Gisele is a former prison warden who guarded the Monster of Avignon. Quentin Hennebert was working at the jail where Pelicot was kept after being arrested in 2020 for upskirting.&nbsp;

He said he had joined the swinging site Coco.fr to "sell ecstasy and MDMA". Hennebert visited their home in the village of Mazan in November 2019 during his time working at the prison.&nbsp;

He has admitted to raping Gisele and told the court that he had access to judicial papers, and investigative stuff from the police in his job and saw Pelicot's name come up.

"I made the connection with what had happened, and I thought sooner or later the police would come to my door. I haven't really been at peace since I saw the name," he said.

"When I got into my car afterwards, I realised I had made a big mistake, and I just wanted to wipe it from my memory," he added.

Monster of Avignon Dominique Pelicot raped his former wife in a motorway rest area since it was his fantasy. He told a court that the incident happened while they were returning from vacation.

Monster of Avignon Dominique Pelicot raped his former wife in a motorway rest area since it was his fantasy. He told a court that the incident happened while they were returning from vacation. Gisele Pelicot's lawyer revealed more terrible details about the ordeal where he said Pelicot planned on 'offering her' to truckers. However, Dominique Pelicot insisted "no one else was involved" in that incident. He said, "It was a fantasy of mine. We were on our way back from the Ile de Re and I stopped at a service station and I raped her. No one saw and it was not in full view of anyone else." However, later, defendant Abdelali Dallal admitted that he also raped Pelicot that day after being driven there by his then-partner after being contacted via the Coco.fr swinging website. His partner waited outside in her car while he raped the woman. "As I speak now, yes there were two rapes. But even now to this day, I don't know why I went there," the 46-year-old told the court. He further said that Pelicot told him that he had drugged his wife and he didn't need to worry about "wearing a condom". Also Read: Accused man, a father of three, admits to sexual assault of Gisele Pelicot Responding to Dallal's testimony, Pelicot said, "Firstly I would like to say how sorry I am to see him in the condition he is. I would also like to say that he is the first to say things as they are. Yes, I told him not to worry about a condom." A former prison warden also raped Gisele The horrific rape case from France has been making headlines for weeks. Dominique Pelicot, the husband, has been accused of drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her while he filmed the act. Gisele Pelicot has waived off anonymity to testify in the case against her former husband and others. She wants her harrowing experience to help other sexual abuse victims. Another person linked to the case and accused of raping Gisele is a former prison warden who guarded the Monster of Avignon. Quentin Hennebert was working at the jail where Pelicot was kept after being arrested in 2020 for upskirting. He said he had joined the swinging site Coco.fr to "sell ecstasy and MDMA". Hennebert visited their home in the village of Mazan in November 2019 during his time working at the prison. He has admitted to raping Gisele and told the court that he had access to judicial papers, and investigative stuff from the police in his job and saw Pelicot's name come up. "I made the connection with what had happened, and I thought sooner or later the police would come to my door. I haven't really been at peace since I saw the name," he said. "When I got into my car afterwards, I realised I had made a big mistake, and I just wanted to wipe it from my memory," he added.

Avignon rapist husband wanted to offer wife to truckers, raped her in a motorway rest area

Since September 2, Gisèle Pelicot has been at the center of a trial in which 51 men, including her 50-year-old husband, are accused of raping her. Her tale has spread across France since the trial began. Watch to know more.

Mass Rape Trial: Dominique Pelicot slapped with multiple charges of rape and gangrape

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

The trial of one of the ugliest rape cases in the history of France came to a significant turn when the husband, who has been accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her, admitted his crimes in court.&nbsp;

"I am a rapist, like everyone else in this courtroom," said the 71-year-old Dominique Pélicot as he spoke about his crimes on Tuesday&nbsp;(September 17) morning.

"I recognise the facts in their totality," he added.

After remaining sick for a week, the white-haired grandfather finally appeared at the Vaucluse Criminal Court in Avignon.&nbsp;

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He has been on trial along with 50 other men who are facing the accusation of ‘aggravated rape’ of his wife Gisèle Pélicot.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;71-year-old also accepted the crimes speaking about which his own daughter called him "one of the greatest sexual predators" in recent years.

"Today, I maintain that, with the obligations we all have, I am a rapist, like everyone in this room. They cannot say otherwise," he said.&nbsp;

<h2>Husband speaks of alleged crimes he suffered as a child</h2>

Dominique spoke about the alleged crimes he had suffered as a child. The 71-year-old&nbsp;revealed that he was raped as a nine-year-old and had witnessed another sex attack at the age of 14.

"I remember nothing from my youth but shocks and traumas," Pélicot said.&nbsp;

He said that everything changed when he met his wife in his teen years.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;France: Mass rape shocks nation, support pours in for survivor Gisele

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"I was very happy with her," Dominique&nbsp;said, adding that his wife was totally opposite of her mother, who was very rebellious.&nbsp;

"We had three children, and grandchildren, whom I never touched. I am accused of many things. We are not born perverts, we become them. Even if it is paradoxical, I have never considered my wife as an object," the accused&nbsp;said.&nbsp;

Reacting to the dramatic confession of her husband in the court, Gisèle said, "For me, it is difficult to hear it. For fifty years, I lived with a man who I would never have imagined for a single second that he could do these acts. I had complete confidence in this man."&nbsp;

Dominique pleaded for sympathy from the court and said, "I am guilty of what I did. I subjected my wife, my children, my grandchildren to this. I regret what I did. I ask for forgiveness even if it is not forgivable."

He added that his wife "did not deserve this."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. The trial of one of the ugliest rape cases in the history of France came to a significant turn when the husband, who has been accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her, admitted his crimes in court.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. The trial of one of the ugliest rape cases in the history of France came to a significant turn when the husband, who has been accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her, admitted his crimes in court. "I am a rapist, like everyone else in this courtroom," said the 71-year-old Dominique Pélicot as he spoke about his crimes on Tuesday (September 17) morning. "I recognise the facts in their totality," he added. After remaining sick for a week, the white-haired grandfather finally appeared at the Vaucluse Criminal Court in Avignon. Also Read: 'Drugged and raped for decades,' Hundreds gather in support of Gisele Pelicot in France He has been on trial along with 50 other men who are facing the accusation of ‘aggravated rape’ of his wife Gisèle Pélicot. The 71-year-old also accepted the crimes speaking about which his own daughter called him "one of the greatest sexual predators" in recent years. "Today, I maintain that, with the obligations we all have, I am a rapist, like everyone in this room. They cannot say otherwise," he said. Husband speaks of alleged crimes he suffered as a child Dominique spoke about the alleged crimes he had suffered as a child. The 71-year-old revealed that he was raped as a nine-year-old and had witnessed another sex attack at the age of 14. "I remember nothing from my youth but shocks and traumas," Pélicot said. He said that everything changed when he met his wife in his teen years. Watch: France: Mass rape shocks nation, support pours in for survivor Gisele "I was very happy with her," Dominique said, adding that his wife was totally opposite of her mother, who was very rebellious. "We had three children, and grandchildren, whom I never touched. I am accused of many things. We are not born perverts, we become them. Even if it is paradoxical, I have never considered my wife as an object," the accused said. Reacting to the dramatic confession of her husband in the court, Gisèle said, "For me, it is difficult to hear it. For fifty years, I lived with a man who I would never have imagined for a single second that he could do these acts. I had complete confidence in this man." Dominique pleaded for sympathy from the court and said, "I am guilty of what I did. I subjected my wife, my children, my grandchildren to this. I regret what I did. I ask for forgiveness even if it is not forgivable." He added that his wife "did not deserve this." (With inputs from agencies)

'I am a rapist': Husband makes shocking confession after allowing dozens of strangers to rape his wife

The French rape case where a man drugged his wife and invited strangers to rape her has shocked the world. Several more skeletons are tumbling out of the closets, including the revelation that he photographed his own daughter naked.&nbsp;

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Now, one of his daughters-in-law has said that she once caught him masturbating and that he also asked his granddaughter to pose naked for him.

Recalling the shocking incident, Aurore Lemaire told the court that in 2020, her young daughters asked Dominique to buy them a toy at a supermarket.&nbsp;

"He replied, ‘I’d be very happy to get it for you if you pose naked for me,'" she said.

The police also found pictures of her in the shower which Dominique secretly took.

"Police also found pictures of me, naked in the shower. It was a real shock," she added.

Earlier, his daughter, 45-year-old Caroline Darian (pen name), told the court that she thinks he drugged her too and took pictures after the police showed her photos of her lying unconscious on a bed in her mother’s underwear.

<h2>'Worst sexual criminal'</h2>

“How are we supposed to rebuild ourselves when we know," she said, calling him “one of the worst sexual criminals in the past 20 years”.

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Darian also talked about the moment her mother told her about the abuse in 2020. “My life was literally turned upside down,” Darian said. “My mother said, 'I spent most of the day at the police station. Your father drugged me to rape me with strangers. I was made to look at the photos.'"

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She left the courtroom in tears on Tuesday after the presiding judge on the second day of the trial talked about the photos of Darian found on Dominique Pélicot’s computer in a folder titled “Around my daughter, naked”.&nbsp;

Dominique had been keeping records of his wife's abuse which were discovered after he was caught by the police filming up women’s skirts in a supermarket.

Gisèle Pélicot, 71, says for years she had been experiencing strange memory lapses until she was contacted by police.

She waved off the anonymity clause and requested the trial of her husband to be public in order to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse. A list of 72 suspects has been drawn up, with so far 50 identified, aged between 26 and 74 and all on trial.

The French rape case where a man drugged his wife and invited strangers to rape her has shocked the world. Several more skeletons are tumbling out of the closets, including the revelation that he photographed his own daughter naked.

The French rape case where a man drugged his wife and invited strangers to rape her has shocked the world. Several more skeletons are tumbling out of the closets, including the revelation that he photographed his own daughter naked. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Now, one of his daughters-in-law has said that she once caught him masturbating and that he also asked his granddaughter to pose naked for him. Recalling the shocking incident, Aurore Lemaire told the court that in 2020, her young daughters asked Dominique to buy them a toy at a supermarket. "He replied, ‘I’d be very happy to get it for you if you pose naked for me,'" she said. The police also found pictures of her in the shower which Dominique secretly took. "Police also found pictures of me, naked in the shower. It was a real shock," she added. Earlier, his daughter, 45-year-old Caroline Darian (pen name), told the court that she thinks he drugged her too and took pictures after the police showed her photos of her lying unconscious on a bed in her mother’s underwear. 'Worst sexual criminal' “How are we supposed to rebuild ourselves when we know," she said, calling him “one of the worst sexual criminals in the past 20 years”. Also Read: Among dozens of men invited by husband to rape his wife, one was an HIV patient Darian also talked about the moment her mother told her about the abuse in 2020. “My life was literally turned upside down,” Darian said. “My mother said, 'I spent most of the day at the police station. Your father drugged me to rape me with strangers. I was made to look at the photos.'" × She left the courtroom in tears on Tuesday after the presiding judge on the second day of the trial talked about the photos of Darian found on Dominique Pélicot’s computer in a folder titled “Around my daughter, naked”. Dominique had been keeping records of his wife's abuse which were discovered after he was caught by the police filming up women’s skirts in a supermarket. Gisèle Pélicot, 71, says for years she had been experiencing strange memory lapses until she was contacted by police. She waved off the anonymity clause and requested the trial of her husband to be public in order to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse. A list of 72 suspects has been drawn up, with so far 50 identified, aged between 26 and 74 and all on trial.

France rape case: Accused asked granddaughters to pose naked, says daughter-in-law

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

The trial of Dominique Pélicot, a 71-year-old French man accused of orchestrating the repeated sexual assault of his drugged wife by dozens of strangers, has sent shockwaves across the world. This week, as the details of the case unfolded, emotions ran high in the courtroom where Pélicot’s daughter temporarily left the proceedings after becoming overwhelmed.

Pélicot’s alleged crimes were uncovered in September 2020 under disturbing circumstances. A security guard in Carpentras, a town near Avignon, apprehended Pélicot after catching him filming up women’s skirts in a supermarket. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered far more sinister activities.

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The ongoing trial in southern France's Avignon has drawn international attention due to the severity of the charges.

Pélicot faces rape charges along with 50 other men he allegedly recruited online to abuse his wife, Gisèle Pélicot.

The investigation so far has pointed out that she was unaware of the abuse due to her sedated state during the crime.&nbsp;

During the second day of the trial, presiding judge Roger Arata presented the main findings of the investigation.

Also watch |&nbsp;France rape horror: 72-year-old woman in France seeks justice to 92 counts of rape

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Among the evidence discussed were disturbing images found on Pélicot’s computer, including doctored photos of the couple's daughter, who uses the pseudonym Caroline Darian. The discovery of these images prompted an emotional outburst from Darian, who was escorted out of the courtroom by her two brothers and lawyer, only to return 20 minutes later.

In 2022, Darian published a book titled Et J’ai Cesse de T’appeler Papa ("And I Stopped Calling You Dad"), detailing the impact of her father’s alleged crimes on the family. Meanwhile, Gisèle Pélicot has remained composed throughout the trial, attending every session alongside her children, who have supported her decision to keep the trial public.

The case has cast a spotlight on the dark corners of the internet, as Pélicot is accused of using an online forum called “Without her knowledge” on a now-defunct website, Coco, to recruit men to rape his wife. Investigators uncovered thousands of photos and videos documenting the abuse, showing Gisèle Pélicot in a drugged, unconscious state. The footage allegedly depicts the assaults taking place in the couple’s home in Mazan, a small village in Provence.

Authorities have identified 72 suspects in connection with the case, though only 50 have been located. Eighteen of these men, including Pélicot, are currently in custody, while the remaining 32 are being tried as free men. If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison for aggravated rape.

The final verdict is awaited in December.

(With inputs from agencies)

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. The trial of Dominique Pélicot, a 71-year-old French man accused of orchestrating the repeated sexual assault of his drugged wife by dozens of strangers, has sent shockwaves across the world.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. The trial of Dominique Pélicot, a 71-year-old French man accused of orchestrating the repeated sexual assault of his drugged wife by dozens of strangers, has sent shockwaves across the world. This week, as the details of the case unfolded, emotions ran high in the courtroom where Pélicot’s daughter temporarily left the proceedings after becoming overwhelmed. Pélicot’s alleged crimes were uncovered in September 2020 under disturbing circumstances. A security guard in Carpentras, a town near Avignon, apprehended Pélicot after catching him filming up women’s skirts in a supermarket. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered far more sinister activities. Also read | Frenchman accused of hiring 51 men to rape his elderly wife for 10 years; public trial to end this year The ongoing trial in southern France's Avignon has drawn international attention due to the severity of the charges. Pélicot faces rape charges along with 50 other men he allegedly recruited online to abuse his wife, Gisèle Pélicot. The investigation so far has pointed out that she was unaware of the abuse due to her sedated state during the crime. During the second day of the trial, presiding judge Roger Arata presented the main findings of the investigation. Also watch | France rape horror: 72-year-old woman in France seeks justice to 92 counts of rape × Among the evidence discussed were disturbing images found on Pélicot’s computer, including doctored photos of the couple's daughter, who uses the pseudonym Caroline Darian. The discovery of these images prompted an emotional outburst from Darian, who was escorted out of the courtroom by her two brothers and lawyer, only to return 20 minutes later. In 2022, Darian published a book titled Et J’ai Cesse de T’appeler Papa ("And I Stopped Calling You Dad"), detailing the impact of her father’s alleged crimes on the family. Meanwhile, Gisèle Pélicot has remained composed throughout the trial, attending every session alongside her children, who have supported her decision to keep the trial public. The case has cast a spotlight on the dark corners of the internet, as Pélicot is accused of using an online forum called “Without her knowledge” on a now-defunct website, Coco, to recruit men to rape his wife. Investigators uncovered thousands of photos and videos documenting the abuse, showing Gisèle Pélicot in a drugged, unconscious state. The footage allegedly depicts the assaults taking place in the couple’s home in Mazan, a small village in Provence. Authorities have identified 72 suspects in connection with the case, though only 50 have been located. Eighteen of these men, including Pélicot, are currently in custody, while the remaining 32 are being tried as free men. If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison for aggravated rape. The final verdict is awaited in December. (With inputs from agencies)

Disgraced Frenchman who recruited strangers to rape wife, kept daughter's doctored images in computer

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

A French man is accused of recruiting dozens of men online to sexually assault his wife while drugging her to lose her senses. The man, a 71-year-old ex-employee at France's power utility EDF, is going on trial in the case, along with 50 other men accused of raping the elderly woman.

<h2>French rape horror: What happened?</h2>

One of the woman's lawyers, Antoine Camus, said that she endured rapes for over 10 years and because she was sedated, she was not aware of her ordeal in real time.&nbsp;

"She is completely determined to face them and her husband, with whom she lived for 50 years but whom she knew nothing about, as she discovered at 68," the lawyer was quoted as saying by CBS News in its report.

The sexual abuse began in 2011 when the couple was living near Paris. It went on till they shifted to Mazan, about 700 km south of the French capital.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Kolkata Rape: The fight against anti-women violence | Gravitas

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The man used a website to hire strangers to sexually assault his wife, chat logs discovered by the police showed.&nbsp;

The husband gave the woman powerful tranquillisers, including anxiety-reducing drugs.

He also reportedly told the men not to wake her up when they abused her during the night.

Amongst other instructions, no aftershave or cigarette odour was allowed by the accused husband. They had to warm their hands before touching her and get undressed in the kitchen so they would not leave their clothes behind in the bathroom.

According to the prosecutors, the suspect also took part in the rapes, recorded them, and encouraged other men to use abusive language.

<h2>French police's investigation</h2>

In September 2020, the French police began probing the woman's husband, after he was caught secretly filming under the skirts of three women in a shopping center.

The police searched his computer, where they discovered thousands of images and videos of his wife. In the images and the videos, she was unconscious. The recordings revealed multiple incidents of rape. The abuse occurred in their home in Mazan.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/france-husband-accused-of-drugging-her-wife-and-inviting-51-strangers-to-rape-her-over-a-decade-607275">France: Husband accused of 'drugging' wife, inviting 51 strangers to rape her over a decade</a>

The police identified 72 men involved in 92 cases of rape, with 51 suspects formally detained. The accused are aged between 21 to 68 years old and hold diverse professions, including a forklift driver, fire officer, company executive, and journalist.&nbsp;

The public trial in the case is slated to run till December.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A French man is accused of recruiting dozens of men online to sexually assault his wife while drugging her to lose her senses.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A French man is accused of recruiting dozens of men online to sexually assault his wife while drugging her to lose her senses. The man, a 71-year-old ex-employee at France's power utility EDF, is going on trial in the case, along with 50 other men accused of raping the elderly woman. French rape horror: What happened? One of the woman's lawyers, Antoine Camus, said that she endured rapes for over 10 years and because she was sedated, she was not aware of her ordeal in real time. "She is completely determined to face them and her husband, with whom she lived for 50 years but whom she knew nothing about, as she discovered at 68," the lawyer was quoted as saying by CBS News in its report. The sexual abuse began in 2011 when the couple was living near Paris. It went on till they shifted to Mazan, about 700 km south of the French capital. Also watch | Kolkata Rape: The fight against anti-women violence | Gravitas × The man used a website to hire strangers to sexually assault his wife, chat logs discovered by the police showed. The husband gave the woman powerful tranquillisers, including anxiety-reducing drugs. He also reportedly told the men not to wake her up when they abused her during the night. Amongst other instructions, no aftershave or cigarette odour was allowed by the accused husband. They had to warm their hands before touching her and get undressed in the kitchen so they would not leave their clothes behind in the bathroom. According to the prosecutors, the suspect also took part in the rapes, recorded them, and encouraged other men to use abusive language. French police's investigation In September 2020, the French police began probing the woman's husband, after he was caught secretly filming under the skirts of three women in a shopping center. The police searched his computer, where they discovered thousands of images and videos of his wife. In the images and the videos, she was unconscious. The recordings revealed multiple incidents of rape. The abuse occurred in their home in Mazan. Also read | France: Husband accused of 'drugging' wife, inviting 51 strangers to rape her over a decade The police identified 72 men involved in 92 cases of rape, with 51 suspects formally detained. The accused are aged between 21 to 68 years old and hold diverse professions, including a forklift driver, fire officer, company executive, and journalist. The public trial in the case is slated to run till December.

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