The Story Why Gisèle Pelicot’s rapists are getting out of prison
Feb 24, 2025
Katie Tarrant, a news reporter for The Sunday Times, dives into the shocking Gisèle Pelicot case, where 50 men, including her husband, were convicted of rape. Tarrant discusses the public outcry for reform in French rape laws and how many rapists are now appealing their sentences, with some already released. She explores the emotional complexities faced by families of the convicted and critiques the effectiveness of the legal system. The conversation highlights cultural challenges surrounding consent and the need for societal change regarding sexual violence.
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Wife's Visit
- Charlotte, a carer in Avignon, visits her husband in prison weekly.
- He was convicted in the Giselle Pelicot rape case.
Case Impact
- The Giselle Pelicot case sparked global outrage and calls for legal reform in France.
- However, several convicted rapists are appealing sentences, and some are already free.
The Pelicot Case
- Giselle Pelicot, a 72-year-old grandmother, was repeatedly drugged and raped by multiple men.
- Her husband orchestrated the assaults using an online platform and recorded the crimes.