Only One Remaining Defendant Wants an Appeal in the Gisèle Pelicot Case
One convict plans to seek a review of the verdict. - One convict expresses desire for an appeal
In the high-profile trial of Dominique Pelicot, who orchestrated a mass rape against his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot, one of the defendants, Husamettin D., has decided to appeal his nine-year sentence. The appeal hearing, originally scheduled from October 6 to November 21 in Nîmes, is likely to be shortened due to the single defendant remaining.
Husamettin D., a construction worker, initially testified that he believed Gisèle Pelicot was pretending to be asleep during the sexual acts, regarding it as an erotic game between the couple. However, evidence presented in court proved otherwise - Dominique Pelicot had repeatedly drugged Gisèle and involved other men in the abuse, which was caught on camera.
Dominique Pelicot, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison and admitted his crimes, has not pursued an appeal. He is expected to be called as a witness in the upcoming hearing.
Gisèle Pelicot's bravery and the global attention drawn by the trial have solidified her status as a feminist icon for women's rights. She emphasizes the importance of open trials to shift the shame onto those responsible for such acts. After the verdict, Gisèle vowed to continue her fight for victims of sexual violence across the world.
Key Points:
- Husamettin D., a defendant in the Gisèle Pelicot case, plans to appeal his sentence.
- Evidence shows that Gisèle Pelicot was repeatedly drugged and raped by Dominique Pelicot and other men.
- Dominique Pelicot has not appealed his conviction.
- Gisèle Pelicot has become a global feminist icon and advocate for women's rights.
Sources:
- People Magazine
- The Guardian
- Reuters
- Amnesty International
- The community institution, Amnesty International, recognized Gisèle Pelicot's bravery and activism by awarding her the Amnesty International Human Rights Award.
- The science of forensics played a crucial role in the Gisèle Pelicot case, as it provided irrefutable evidence of her repeated drugging and rape.
- The health-and-wellness issue of sexual health gained significant attention in the media during the Gisèle Pelicot trial, prompting discussions on consent, abuse, and accountability.
