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French Court Case: Sexual Assault Trial

The trial of 51 men accused of sexually assaulting a woman after being invited by her ex-husband who drugged her continues. The court hears testimony regarding the backgrounds of the accused and their past traumas.

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JusticeHuman Rights ViolationsGender IssuesSexual AssaultTrialRapeCourt

Vaucluse Criminal Court

Gisèle PelicotDominique PelicotRomain V.Cédric G.Ludovick B

What is the significance of this trial?: The trial is highly significant due to the issues of chemical submission and consent involved. The verdict is expected on December 20th.
What happened at the Vaucluse criminal court this week?: The Vaucluse criminal court resumed its work after a week-long interruption, examining the personalities of men accused of sexually assaulting Gisèle Pelicot at the invitation of her ex-husband, who drugged her.
What details about the accused's backgrounds were revealed?: The court heard testimonies about the accused's past trauma; Romain V. described a horrific childhood filled with abuse, while Cédric G., a man with high sexual needs, was accused of sharing intimate videos of former partners without their consent.
How many accused are there in total and what are the potential sentences?: The trial involves 51 accused, 36 of whom have already testified. The majority are charged with aggravated rape and face up to 20 years in prison. Many claim to have been invited by Dominique Pelicot for a libertine scenario.
What are the charges against Ludovick B. and what details of his past were revealed?: Ludovick B. is suspected of raping Gisèle Pelicot in 2019 with the complicity of her ex-husband at their daughter's home. He also revealed past trauma of being abused as a teenager.

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