Summary
Gisele Pelicot, a French woman whose ex-husband and 50 other men are on trial for drugging and raping her over nearly a decade, has condemned France’s “macho, patriarchal society” for trivializing rape.
The crimes, uncovered after her ex-husband’s arrest for voyeurism, reportedly involved over 200 assaults, including by strangers.
Pelicot has demanded accountability, criticizing the defendants’ denial of consent violations.
The case has sparked national outrage, protests against male violence, and a broader societal debate.
She is so badass