As the trial of 51 defendants accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot unfolds in Avignon, France, public interest and support for the victim have surged. The court is set to announce its verdicts by December 20, with prosecutors pushing for the maximum penalty of 20 years for the victim's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, aged 72.
Gisèle Pelicot, now 71, has emerged as a symbol in the fight against sexual violence, bravely recounting the traumatic events during the trial. Demonstrators outside the courthouse displayed messages of solidarity and empowerment, advocating for justice and an end to impunity for perpetrators.
