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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Courage of Gisèle Pelicot Brings Justice in Historic French Abuse Case
Caption: Courage of Gisèle Pelicot Brings Justice in Historic French Abuse Case. Dominique Pelicot, one of France’s most notorious sex offenders, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging his wife, Gisèle and enabling dozens of men to rape her in their home over nearly a decade. In a landmark trial involving 51 men, Gisèle waived her anonymity so that, in her words, “shame could change sides”. Following the verdict, she thanked supporters and spoke of enduring the trial for her grandchildren’s future and for other unrecognized victims. The trial saw 47 men convicted of rape, with others found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault. Sentences ranged from three to 15 years, with two receiving suspended terms. Crowds outside the court in Avignon cheered Gisèle’s courage as she left. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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