Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
Summary
Gisèle Pelicot shared her story with the BBC about discovering her husband had drugged her and allowed many men to assault her over several years. She initially did not recognize herself in the evidence provided by the police. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, was sentenced to 20 years in jail.Key Facts
- Gisèle Pelicot was the central figure in France's largest rape trial.
- Ms. Pelicot's husband secretly filmed and recorded crimes against her.
- Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, received a 20-year prison sentence.
- Ms. Pelicot waived her right to anonymity during the trial.
- She discovered the crimes when police showed her evidence during a visit to the station.
- Ms. Pelicot informed her three children about their father's actions, which was very difficult.
- She described the experience as her "descent into hell."
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