French mass rape survivor says 'humiliated' by claims of complicity
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00:00Feeling shamed and disparaged after taking the stand, Gisèle Pellicot said questions
00:05by defence lawyers made her feel like she was the one on trial, and helped her understand
00:10why many rape victims never come forward.
00:15Since setting foot in this courtroom, I have felt humiliated.
00:19I never, even for a single second, gave my consent to Mr Pellicot or those other men.
00:25On Wednesday, the courtroom was made to watch footage of a drugged Gisèle Pellicot being
00:29sexually abused by multiple men, including her former husband.
00:34The 71-year-old, who obtained a divorce in August, said some defence lawyers sought to
00:39portray her as an accomplice, and questioned whether she willingly engaged in sexual intercourse.
00:45This despite her ex-husband, who faces up to 20 years in prison, having fully admitted
00:51to the charges.
00:53He admitted to raping his wife.
00:56He admitted to raping her body.
00:58What was the rhythm of his rapes?
01:02He was raped two or three times a week.
01:05The gruesome trial has gripped and shocked the nation, as Gisèle Pellicot's story struck
01:10a chord with the French public.
01:13Many have praised her courage, and expressed hope her testimony will enable other victims
01:18of domestic abuse to come forward.