French Mass Rape Trial: Prosecutors Seek Up to 12-Year Terms for Defendants

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In a shocking case, prosecutors in France are seeking up to 12-year terms for those accused of participating in the rapes and sexual abuse of Gisele Pelicot. The abuse was organized by her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, who is facing a maximum 20-year sentence. This unprecedented mass rape trial has moved into a new phase with public prosecutors beginning to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men. Justice eludes victims of sexual violence, with only 1% of rape cases in France resulting in a conviction. Will there be justice for Gisele Pelicot and other victims of sexual violence?

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