At least 15 men in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial appeal against convictions

At least 15 of the men found guilty of raping or sexually abusing Gisèle Pelicot have appealed against their convictions and will be given a second trial. All 51 men, including her husband, Dominique Pelicot, were convicted and given prison sentences of between three and 15 years before Christmas after a trial lasting three and a half months. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years. The court found 47 men guilty of rape, two of attempted rape and two of sexual assault. The men have until midnight on Monday to lodge an appeal. Apart from Pelicot’s jail term, all the

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