Cheers of ‘bravo, merci’ for Gisele Pelicot as her mass rape trial ends with conviction of ex-husband | In pics

A trial that lasted more than 3 months ended with Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique being convicted for raping her along with strangers he hired online. 

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST 7 Photos
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The conviction of Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, for committing and planning her mass rape turned the survivor into a feminist hero for many. (AFP)

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The court in Avignon (in sketch) sentenced Dominique Pelicot to the maximum term of 20 years jail, while also convicting the other 50 defendants in the case. (AFP)

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As the verdict in the Gisele Pelicot rape case came in, several women were seen outside the court in support of the Frenchwoman, with placards reading "Thank you Gisele".(REUTERS)

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Gisele's choice to waive her rights to anonymity and opt for a public trial to stand up to her aggressors made her a symbol of female courage.(Reuters)

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A sea of Gisele Pelicot's supporters cheered as her ex-husband and other 50 accused got convicted in the mass rape case. From the public to German chancellor Olaf Scholz to other leaders, all thanked the Frenchwoman for her 'courage' and 'dignity'.(Reuters)

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