French Rape Trial: Gisele Pelicot's Determined Testimony

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Gisele Pelicot, the French victim of mass rape, took the stand once again at the trial's midway point. She spoke about her ordeal and how she hoped her testimony would inspire other women to come forward and change society. Her husband, Dominique, has admitted to drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her over the course of nearly a decade. The trial has sparked protests across France, and some hope it could lead to changes in controversial French laws governing sexual consent. Read more: French Rape Trial: Gisele Pelicot's Determined Testimony **#GiselePelicot #FrenchRapeTrial #SexualAssault #Protests #ConsentLaws

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