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Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped repeatedly by her husband, Dominique Pelicot.
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Gisèle Pelicot was repeatedly drugged and raped by her husband Dominique Pelicot.
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{ "crime": "Rape and abuse", "victim": "Gis\u00e8le Pelicot", "perpetrator": "Dominique Pelicot", "relationship": "Husband and wife" } - UUID
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- February 19, 2026 at 11:22 PM (6 months ago)
- Last Updated
- February 19, 2026 at 11:22 PM (6 months ago)
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Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of horrific abuse by her husband, shares her story in her first interview with an American media outlet. She discusses the abuse, the trial, and her decision to go public, becoming a feminist icon. The interview covers her life before, during, and after the events.
Gisèle Pelicot, a 71-year-old woman, is at the center of a high-profile rape trial in France involving her former husband and 50 other men. She waived anonymity and has become a feminist icon for her courage and dignity. The trial has sparked soul-searching about the treatment of rape victims and the relationship between men and women.
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Simplified: Monsieur Pelicot took Gisèle to the doctor to oversee treatment6 months ago
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Simplified: Head judge ruled clips would not be viewed publicly given their indecent and shocking nature6 months ago
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Simplified: Prosecutors argued edited clips were essential evidence in sexual assault cases6 months ago
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Simplified: Monsieur Pelicot is under investigation for two earlier crimes including one from 19996 months ago