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

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

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.

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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)

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

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)

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

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)

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

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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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)

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

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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However, Gisele's three children, daughter Caroline Darian (second L), sons David (R) and Florian Pelicot expressed discontent over the low sentences awarded to the other 50 co-defendants, who have received jail terms of between 3-15 years. (AFP)

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

However, Gisele's three children, daughter Caroline Darian (second L), sons David (R) and Florian Pelicot expressed discontent over the low sentences awarded to the other 50 co-defendants, who have received jail terms of between 3-15 years. (AFP)

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As Gisele Pelicot, surrounded by media persons, cops and supporters, left the courthouse after the verdict, a chorus of "bravo" and "merci" was heard in praise of the Frenchwoman. (Reuters)

Published on Dec 20, 2024 08:42 am IST

As Gisele Pelicot, surrounded by media persons, cops and supporters, left the courthouse after the verdict, a chorus of "bravo" and "merci" was heard in praise of the Frenchwoman. (Reuters)

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