Dominique Pelicot

Dominique Pelicot is a French man who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, over a period of nearly a decade and inviting dozens of men to rape her. This case is significant as it was the largest rape trial in French history and has brought attention to issues of sexual abuse and consent. He is newsworthy because his case is referenced in other recent French news stories, particularly in relation to other cases of drugging and sexual assault. His ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, has recently given interviews and is publishing a memoir about her experiences, bringing renewed attention to his crimes. She plans to confront him in prison to seek answers regarding potential abuse of their daughter and the case of a murdered estate agent.