In brief
In a dramatic case, 51 men, including the victim's husband, face allegations of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged, revealing unsettling truths about society.
In southern France, a courtroom is packed for the mass rape trial of Dominique Pelicot, who has confessed to drugging his wife Gisèle for nearly a decade. He allegedly offered her up to numerous men he met online. Alongside him stand 50 other accused—dubbed “Monsieur Tout-le-monde” or “Mr. Every Man”—whose backgrounds are surprisingly ordinary. Ranging from truck drivers to IT professionals, this varied mix embodies a shocking truth: the perpetrators often blend in within everyday life. Prosecutors are seeking a severe sentence for Pelicot, as the trial continues to unravel a narrative of manipulation and violation. This chilling case holds a mirror to societal issues surrounding consent and abuse, making headlines and sparking conversations across France.
