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The 50 Others Accused in France’s Pelicot Rape Trial
Dominique Pelicot invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come from such ordinary backgrounds.Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France
The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious.World - The New York Times - November 18 -
As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’
Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her “unforgivable.”World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’
Woman who has become a feminist hero says she is ‘determined to change society’, as trial approaches its end. More than a hundred women formed a line and applauded as Gisèle Pelicot left the ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: children tell of ‘devastation’ caused by their father
Couple’s two sons and daughter beg Dominique Pelicot to reveal if other family members were abused. Gisèle Pelicot’s children have described their “devastation” to learn that their father had ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Gisèle Pelicot says ‘macho’ society must change attitude on rape
French woman repeatedly drugged and allegedly raped by dozens of men makes final statement to court in Avignon. Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged by her husband and allegedly raped by dozens of men ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Gisèle Pelicot condemns men accused of raping her and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the heart of a trial that has shocked France
She has shown extraordinary strength as a court hears how she was drugged by her husband and raped by strangersWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
‘Was I drugged and raped? I’ll never know’: partners of accused share fears at Pelicot trial
Some ex-girlfriends of accused men tell court of burden of not knowing if they had been sedated and molested in past . Giving evidence in Avignon’s criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Pelicot trial: young vineyard worker proposed drugging and raping his own mother
Video showed Charly A, one of 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot, discussing plan with Dominique Pelicot. A young vineyard worker accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot on six occasions over four ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Gisèle Pelicot held trial in public to force debate on rape culture, say lawyers
At summing up, lawyers say Gisèle Pelicot wanted to show how people still defend rape in France in 2024. Gisèle Pelicot ’s decision to waive her anonymity and hold a public trial after her husband ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France
Fifty-one men are on trial in a case that focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
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Prosecutors seek 20 years for man who organized wife's mass rape
A husband who organized the mass rape of his wife for nearly a decade, should receive the maximum 20-year prison sentence, a French prosecutor said.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Gisèle Pelicot ‘honoured’ to wear scarf from Australian women’s group in court
Scarf made by First Nations women showed Pelicot that others around the world ‘feel the same way’, says lawyer. Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who has become a feminist hero after insisting that ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Prosecutors demand 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot
Pelicot has admitted drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and inviting at least 70 strangers to rape and abuse her. French prosecutors have demanded that Dominique Pelicot be jailed for 20 years, ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
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Chile’s leftwing government hit by rape scandal
President Gabriel Boric’s flagging popularity falls further amid allegations against his former security secretaryBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government
The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
'Predatory' fake paramedic guilty of Tinder date rapes
Call handler Jamie Kadolski, 24, put stickers over his work ID card to hide his real role.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Man arrested over alleged rape at car showroom
A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further inquiries.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims
A Premier League footballer has been further questioned by police over allegations of rape.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Sources: Police question Prem player in rape case
A Premier League footballer accused of rape has been questioned again by police as the investigation into multiple allegations continues, sources have told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
McGregor admits 'taking cocaine' on night of alleged rape
The Irish mixed martial arts fighter is defending a civil action by a woman who accused him of rape.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Nightclub closed after security guard charged with rape
The popular London club has been closed on public safety grounds, say police.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Marius Borg Holby, detained in August after an incident at a woman’s apartment in Oslo, was arrested on Monday evening. The 27-year-old son of the Norwegian crown princess, Mette-Marit, has been ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
The 27-year-old, who is the stepson of the heir to the throne, is in detention in Oslo.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.World - The New York Times - November 19 -
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday, the latest scandal involving the royal family.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara
A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five
Shootings in Poitiers are latest to injure children, with minister saying country at ‘tipping point’ on drug violence. A shooting and massive brawl linked to drug trafficking has seriously wounded ...World - The Guardian - November 1
