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Ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot accepts 20-year sentence for orchestrating mass rapes

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Ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot accepts 20-year sentence for orchestrating mass rapes

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  • The ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence for his role in drugging and raping her.
  • Defendant Dominique Pelicot seeks to avoid causing his ex-wife a "new ordeal" of facing another trial, according to his lawyer.
  • A total of 50 men were convicted during the trial, with sentences ranging from three to 15 years for various sexual offenses.
  • The case has ignited vital discussions on sexual violence and "rape culture" in France, with Gisèle Pelicot becoming a symbol of resilience.
  • The appeals for the other defendants are set to take place in late 2025, as 17 men plan to contest their rulings.

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