Dominique Pellicot was as a consequence of testify final week in a case that shocked France, however his look was postponed as a consequence of well being issues. He appeared in courtroom on crutches.
“I really feel responsible for what I did,” Dominique Pelicot, 71, stated, in response to French media on the courtroom. “I pray for my spouse, my kids, my grandchildren.” Settle for my apology. I remorse what I did and I ask to your forgiveness, even whether it is unforgivable.”
He informed the courtroom he had a troublesome upbringing and was a sufferer of rape. French media reported that he generally cried.
his ex-wife, Giselle PelicotIn response to French media stories, Mr. Pellicot, 72, who was additionally within the courtroom when he appeared, additionally spoke, saying: “It’s troublesome to listen to from Mr. Pellicot what he simply stated.”
Prosecutors stated Dominic Pellicott had intercourse along with his spouse on the web site and filmed the abuse. Along with Dominique Pellicot, 50 different males accused of rape are additionally on trial within the southern metropolis of Avignon. Another defendants stated they believed Gisele Pellicot had really consented to intercourse whereas pretending to be asleep. If convicted, the defendant faces as much as 20 years in jail.
Gisele Pellicot insists {that a} public trial expose him and the opposite males accused of raping her and the reality be revealed. sexual violenceher lawyer stated.
For a lot of, Gisele Pellicot has turn into an emblem of France’s combat in opposition to sexual violence. A whole bunch of individuals, principally girls, gathered in cities throughout the nation on Saturday to indicate their help for her.
