Key Moments in Gisèle Pelicot’s Interview With The New York Times

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Lulu Garcia-NavarroFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:43 PM

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In February 2026, The New York Times interviewed Gisèle Pelicot, the central figure in France's largest mass-rape trial. The interview explored her life before, during, and after the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, Dominique Pelicot, over a decade. Gisèle described discovering that her husband had drugged and repeatedly raped her, inviting at least 70 men to assault her while she was unconscious in their home in Mazan, France. She discussed her decision to publicly identify herself during the trial of these men. The interview also touched upon the impact of these revelations on her family, including her relationship with her daughter, Caroline Darian.

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Dominique Pelicot was caught filming up women’s skirts.

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Gisèle Pelicot described her husband as a kind and caring man before the abuse was discovered.

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Dominique Pelicot invited at least 70 men into their bedroom to assault his wife while she was sedated.

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Dominique Pelicot drugged and raped his wife repeatedly over a decade.

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Gisèle Pelicot is at the center of France’s largest-ever mass-rape trial.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Caroline Darian 40% Mazan ×250% Paris ×260% The New York Times ×260% France ×275% Dominique Pelicot ×585% Gisèle Pelicot ×695%

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gisèle pelicot 100% abuse 90% mass-rape trial 90% dominique pelicot 80% sexual assault 80% domestic abuse 70% france 60% anonymity 50% estrangement 40%