Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Asks Forgiveness As Verdict Nears in Rape Trial

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Gisele Pelicot's Ex-Husband Asks Forgiveness As Verdict Nears in Rape Trial
The French man who enlisted dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife apologized to his family and hailed his ex-spouse's courage during his trial.
Gisele Pelicot has become a feminist hero in France and a champion for rape victims.
Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband, pleaded for forgiveness and asked the family to accept his apologies.
Prosecutors are seeking the maximum possible sentence of 20 years imprisonment for aggravated rape.

Hundreds of people gathered in Avignon in support of Gisele Pelicot and to raise awareness about sexual abuse.

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The Path to Freedom

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