French mass rape survivor says 'humiliated' by claims of complicity

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00:00Feeling shamed and disparaged after taking the stand, Gisèle Pellicot said questions

00:05by defence lawyers made her feel like she was the one on trial, and helped her understand

00:10why many rape victims never come forward.

00:15Since setting foot in this courtroom, I have felt humiliated.

00:19I never, even for a single second, gave my consent to Mr Pellicot or those other men.

00:25On Wednesday, the courtroom was made to watch footage of a drugged Gisèle Pellicot being

00:29sexually abused by multiple men, including her former husband.

00:34The 71-year-old, who obtained a divorce in August, said some defence lawyers sought to

00:39portray her as an accomplice, and questioned whether she willingly engaged in sexual intercourse.

00:45This despite her ex-husband, who faces up to 20 years in prison, having fully admitted

00:51to the charges.

00:53He admitted to raping his wife.

00:56He admitted to raping her body.

00:58What was the rhythm of his rapes?

01:02He was raped two or three times a week.

01:05The gruesome trial has gripped and shocked the nation, as Gisèle Pellicot's story struck

01:10a chord with the French public.

01:13Many have praised her courage, and expressed hope her testimony will enable other victims

01:18of domestic abuse to come forward.

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