Following the conclusion of a significant trial in Avignon, Prime Minister François Bayrou expressed immense respect for Gisèle Pelicot, commending her courage throughout the proceedings. The trial resulted in the conviction of 51 individuals, including Pelicot’s ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, for drugging and violating her along with numerous other men. Bayrou emphasized the need to continue the fight for victims’ rights, a sentiment echoed by other prominent political figures who recognized Pelicot as a voice for many victims and hailed the trial as historic for breaking societal taboos regarding sexual violence.

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