French man on trial accused of raping partner after contact with Dominique Pelicot
Summary
A man from Lyon is going on trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner after communicating online with Dominique Pelicot, a convicted sex offender serving 20 years for drugging and raping his wife. The investigation looks into whether the man learned methods from Pelicot to abuse his partner, who experienced severe health problems over three years.Key Facts
- Dominique Pelicot was convicted of drugging and raping his wife and allowing others to assault her over nearly ten years.
- Pelicot is serving a 20-year prison sentence after France’s largest rape trial in 2024.
- The Lyon man worked as an international bodyguard for important clients worldwide.
- Police found messages between the bodyguard and Pelicot during the investigation starting in 2020.
- The bodyguard was arrested in 2023 and faces charges of sedating, raping, and filming his partner without her consent.
- The partner reported health problems like fatigue, dizziness, heart issues, and blackouts over three years.
- The bodyguard also admitted to separate charges involving possession and sharing of illegal child abuse images.
- The court will examine the extent of the bodyguard’s relationship with Pelicot and whether he copied Pelicot’s crimes.
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