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Mazan Rape Trial: Dominique Pelicot Admits Guilty of Sexual Assault on Gisèle Pelicot
On Tuesday, September 17, Dominique Pelicot asked his wife for forgiveness. After several days of absence for health reasons, he was heard by the Avignon court. The main accused explained how his childhood led him to become a perverted man.
(franceinfo)
On Tuesday, September 17, Dominique Pelicot asked his wife for forgiveness. After several days of absence for health reasons, he was heard by the Avignon court. The main accused explained how his childhood led him to become a perverted man.
Gisèle Pelicot emerged applauded from her first face-to-face meeting with her ex-husband on Tuesday, September 17. All day long, she faced the revelations of Dominique Pelicot, who returned to the dock after six days of absence for health reasons. From his first statements, he admitted the facts. “I am a rapist like those in this room”he said, pointing to the 50 co-defendants.
The 71-year-old retiree spoke about his childhood, the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered and the violence of his father. “I am guilty, I ask for forgiveness”he said. Faced with his mea culpa, Gisèle Pelicot made no statement. Caroline Darian, daughter of Gisèle and Dominique Pelicot, then appeared in court. Investigators found photos of her naked and asleep on her father’s computer. “I never drugged you or raped you”his father cried, in tears. “That’s disgusting, you’re lying!”she threw at him, furious. On Wednesday, September 18, the first accused will be heard.