'You will die in lies!': daughter tells Dominique Pelicot at French rape trial • FRANCE 24 English

[@CreaticityIsLife]

All of the men are throwing each other under the bus, trying to obscure the fact that the website was called "Without Her Consent" and that they are all responsible for their actions. They simply feel entitled to do as they wish, and to treat the women in their lives as objects they possess. Giselle, we are with you!

[@nicciswainhi]

I always think about the few men who came and didn't rape her but didn't say a thing to the police or anyone else.

[@rialove8451]

​@@nicciswainhi even more pathetic cowards. The male brain usually lacks empathy.. tragic

[@helenarichard]

​@@nicciswainhi fear of involvement or revenge. It is scary to call the police and getting involved in something. The perpetrator will get you if they find out it was you!

[@JeromeBundy]

Gisele Pelicot loves this playing the victim and celebrity status while making lots of easy money from the media and Politicians of the left.She is indulgent and self centred.After celebrity status and money a professional oportunist

[@asbisi]

@@nicciswainhi Men always cover for each other. Ladies, take note, don´t trust any of them.

[@Happiness11100]

Why are all these men free and walking in and out of court with faces covered? They went on a site called "without her consent" and the followed through. Not ONE of them called the police to report it.

[@nicoleserenalauer3027]

... that's men, right! Sex Sex Sex....

[@wildtruffle418]

Wait to see french justice on that case 😢

[@jenniferlopez3554]

@@wildtruffle418French

[@jenniferlopez3554]

They only took advantage of a situation. An old man suggested them to pay a visit to him in his own house in his own bedroom where his own wife was sleeping so they can abuse her sexually. Later he confessed he did it in order to punish her because she refused to obey him. I guess the relationship between the husband and his wife was not harmonious anymore 😢

[@jenniferlopez3554]

@@wildtruffle418maximum penalty is 22 years of imprisonment but remissions always are possible 😢

[@Robertoni7]

The fact that he was “inspiring” other men to have their wives, daughters, and mothers drugged unconscious and raped shows the disdain and perversion he had towards women.

[@halimanairalopeznayar9518]

Absolutely true…

[@alexandrasuperbonita]

He and many other "men".

[@shabrinaz9877]

Its not drugged. Tranquilized with animal tranquilizer.

[@indigoeyes100]

It also shows the disdain that many, many other men have towards women.

[@Robertoni7]

@@Cj-luvs-u You’re absolutely right .I’ve been seeing for some time now how men in general seem to dislike in many cases despise women altogether. This case really showcases that.

[@ninanel5719]

This woman is a FORCE. " the shame has changed sides" is such a powerful statement.

[@billiebergmann8835]

I know right? So resilient. I know, i never ever could deal with that. I probably would be an alcoholic by now - Nothing but pure admiration for this Woman.

[@boop7313]

@@billiebergmann8835 You don't realise how strong you are until you have to be.

[@vernitan5184]

A very brave woman indeed n also so disgusted with the whole set up by her husband n those shameless men lining up …

[@geo2720]

The shame was never hers to begin with.

[@Digitalhunny]

This woman IS a real hero! Sincerely, what a strong important stance she has taken. Future peratrators had better beware. The times are a changing. We're only just starting to fight back. The shame is real... for these types of assalients. We stand strong _with_ this woman. No more victims, in silence! ❤❤❤

[@AzothDee]

"Without her consent" yet these men expect to remain anonymous. The utter hypocrisy is unbelievable.

[@lunastargoddess1632]

Being a woman on this planet is scary.

[@LarennPBel]

Ppl whom have committed very bad crimes don’t show there faces. In the states we have the KKK who wants to be faceless as well.

[@1972dsrai]

As a man and a father I’m truly shocked snd disgusted by what he inflicted on this poor woman for years and that this website even exists suggests its just the tip of the iceberg. Its just one website in one country.

[@ssb1056]

Expose the monsters…why are they anonymous

[@lunastargoddess1632]

@@ssb1056 Men. They are of the belief a woman's body is an object to use. I remember a study awhile ago, males were asked that if they could rapee a woman and get away with it, would they? 7 out of 10 said yes.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

Imagine, this vile father and husband carrying on with his family life every day like nothing was happening. He taught others how to rape as well. A despicable creature!

[@merhona3472]

Yes, vile fathers are a lot more common than people who have never been victims can believe. Once you know the truth, you rethink every persons actions and motives in everyday life.

[@chawarma1048]

@@merhona3472 et encore, il y a des victimes qui s'ignorent !

[@chawarma1048]

Beaucoup d'autres étaient déjà des violeurs, et certains avaient des penchants zoophiles, pédophiles et incestueux.

[@narushini704]

and all these men were eager to "learn" and join him... . We are truely blind or want to be blind to the truth. Even though the hatred and how men don't see women as people (at least not by default) is in our face every single day.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

@narushini704 You are right.

[@tash4122]

Just think of the millions of other women who have been buried in shame over the years and intimidated into silence to cover all those predators .

[@mimio008]

Exactly. With all these pictures and videos, a weaker woman would've crumbled and disappeared after a divorce. This reminds us to be open minded when our grandparents start acting up, everyone has a private life.

[@janewilks3829]

And those who don't even know yet.

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

Exactly

[@TheNinnyfee]

And their children of both gender. I wonder how many of them just marry as a facade and exploit the wedding/wife dream many women have.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

​@@mimio008 Many women are not weak. They're 100% alone. The men that do these disgusting things are the weak ones.

[@merhona3472]

She is amazing. To let everyone see the tapes and pictures. To take away the shame that was never hers to carry but saying show it all, show what they did to me. Show what they are capable of doing. Too often, just words are used to describe the acts, and words are polite, clinical, malleable, and shadowy to show the real brutality. Too often words are used to gaslight and diminish the harm done To turn it around and show the crimes for the shameful acts of cowards. She is amazing.

[@stef10ziggy]

Well said! She is unbelievable. A true superhero.

[@ahill4642]

I agree, well said! I hope she has good and enduring support during and after this.

[@isabt4]

Very well said! Absolutely!

[@lolacookie453]

Are you a writer and therapist? Very well said! Thank you! 😢

[@Maderlololohio]

Heartbreaking

[@Lovely-DeeM]

If these men met on a website, and that's how Giselle's husband recruited these perverted men, I believe that they should also go after the owners of the website and prosecute them for allowing illegal activities to go on their web pages, and that website needs to be shut down.

[@lolah3838]

Oh please. Let's focus on the perps. If they hadn't been able to use that website they would have used another.

[@Nikkiijean]

@@lolah3838 SO!?! So we need to hold them ALL accountable ( LOLA- is that irony? 🤔 😠)

[@sionbarzad5371]

Yeah time to sue the govt too because no roads = no rape

[@yasminogbu8929]

Agreed

[@em7937]

​@@sionbarzad5371 u must be a man, furious that you are expsoed and can pull the BS anymore. Your bro code is only to protect abusers and grapists as this.....y'all be done! Men are sick..and you will all leanr to pay for your depraved stated of your mind!

[@7thlady]

Why would anyone believe anything this man says? I'm glad his daughter called him a liar right to his face.

[@Komorebineeded]

Yes

[@tigerrose426]

As a daughter I couldn’t imagine the fear of this happening in my own home and my own community. How many of these “men” visited the house and saw pictures of her? How can she ever feel safe in her community now?

[@lamdao1242]

Yes. That’s the full horror of it. In her own community, amongst her friends and neighbours, she would never know who she can trust.

[@maxt4138]

😂😂😂​@@lamdao1242

[@Hope_91019]

Western society and culture is becoming bad mainly because bad Western "women". This is why things like this are increasing in West even after West is rich. In contrast in China(East) things like this are becoming very rare. And it's because Chinese women are respectful, innocent and high quality women and they contribute Chinese society and culture in a very positive manner.

[@lunastargoddess1632]

@@maxt4138 We laugh at men. Dumb barnyard animals.

[@EllaNonimato]

for 10 years and she didn't knew? she might have been drugged too...

[@IGrowGiants]

Remember ladies, it doesn't matter how kind you think they are, how long you've known them, whether you are married or not, they can all do this to you and your children. Until the courts start taking S.A. seriously and putting these men away for life, we are all still at risk from them.

[@narushini704]

True words. I wonder how many of us don't know what men did to us without our knowleadge. Now is the time to center women and make sure everyone ist safe especially those in vulnerable positions.

[@theskyehiker]

“For life” is the key.

[@banksy2870]

They need to be punished ofcourse, but it is more important to conduct research on these people. Just putting it down to sexual deviance is not enough - need more psychological research to understand the root cause of this issue. There are men with more sexual appetite than these men but, they don't go about doing this to their wives or committing rapes - there is something more to these people than just lust or need for dominance.

[@bec5250]

@@banksy2870 Google men and empathy. A lot of men aren't raised to have explored it as human beings, and they don't grow into decent men as a result. And society has told them they are entitled to put their needs above the value of a woman's right to consent.

[@saolálainn]

I agree but in a world dominated by men, i doubt it will happen. They will always protect each other as they enjoy their freedom. ​@banksy2870

[@ceciliawilson6328]

It's just the most horrific story. Makes me feel so sick.

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

Him encouraging other men to do the same with their partners, mothers and daughters... Wow! Just when you thought this couldn't get worse... I'm speechless! I'm disgusted.

[@richrich2862]

@@chawarma1048if he encourage the other men to do it to their mothers and daughters it’s clear he did it to his own daughter too

[@aliceandrews1974]

SICK

[@selvingreen3585]

Wait till you hear about korean telegram cases of men (p3do) putting up their own family's (yes, own sister, daughters, wives) photos for deepfake p*rn. Even underaged girls So many men don't believe in woman's consent

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I heard every 1 in 4 men would rape if they thought they could get away with it.

[@lisar3944]

Giselle Pelicot is honestly the most courageous person I've seen in my lifetime. I'm not kidding - watching her maintain her composure and unwavering commitment to bring these horrible men to justice is simply astonishing. Her very vocal stance that any shame around this case belongs with the perpetrators alone is nothing short of heroic. I mean, yes intuitively we know this is true, but in fact it is far too often the case that a victim is at risk of essentially being accused of being somehow complicit which is so far beyond disgusting, we usually don't have words. For her to hold her head high, expose her identity and allow everyone to see exactly what happened to her, and say "no! THEY are guilty!" Seriously - I think she deserves a Nobel prize or something similar. This case will go down in infamy no matter how it pans out, but I hope her courageous stand is not in vain and serves as the catalyst for much needed change.

[@em.415]

I would have instinctively felt shame and not want to show my face, but she is showing the shame is not for the victims.

[@manfredthewonderdog]

@@em.415 It's not instinct. It is brainwashing.

[@tajmajal4197]

some of the lawyers of the co-accused did try to pull her down, saying, in not so many words, that she asked for it! Shame on those greedy spineless lawyers!!

[@bankrolldame]

AGREED

[@Demmie-nl2qh]

@@tajmajal4197 how can an unconscious person ASK for anything? o.0 These people are evil.

[@Nat-vm9gw]

pictures of all these men should be published, and all their names announced. Why do we only see the face of the victim?

[@texanlady4]

France’s laws are different. Until each one is found guilty and sentenced their faces cannot be used shown, and other than the husband none of their names can be used since they haven’t had their trials yet.

[@mrsk812]

Will they all be on trial for rape? They knew the name of the website and they could tell she was not awake I’m sure, but they each chose to go ahead with the act anyway. I heard the husband was begging for forgiveness. His only regret is getting caught. He would still be doing this if he hadn’t have been stopped.

[@jazzyjaxful]

What a brave woman giselle is. Can’t imagine what she is going through.

[@sissimonster]

I'm sure she's feeling many, many emotions. Feeling empowered is my hope for her and all the women. The men will NEVER be free of the shame- it covers them forever, for all to see. Everyone who knows them can never again say that they didn't know. #MenCanStopRape

[@ShyFly1000]

She is so brave. She is also so right. Women feel ashamed when it’s the men who should feel ashamed to show their faces. They shouldn’t allow them to cover their faces. Everyone should know what evil looks like.

[@PiperNana]

Exactly! No hoodies or face coverings should be allowed.

[@Gigachadbased-p34]

Yeah,the female teachers who SA young boys should not feel ashamed,the boys should because they're men,right?

[@1972dsrai]

They will lose their anonymity once convicted.

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

Admitted? They’ve been filmed! Lies and lies and lies. Disgusting monsters.

[@psyourauntie]

He cant love his daughter abusing her mother

[@felicitycarter8120]

And his daughter 😢

[@ideaWorld403]

Fabulous comment. Absolutely correct.

[@justiceforrevina]

Exactly. He's a MONSYER - EVIL , as well and incapable of Love.

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

Right! Very good point... (Never trust an abuser when he speaks of love... Abusers are abusers precisely because they are incapable of love!)

[@iwh7]

He DID this to his daughter too, she was recorded in her MOTHERS Underwear.

[@RC-eb5hq]

With that many events, its a wonder she pulled through and woke up everytime. Makes one wonder how many women that died from "drug overdose" were actually...administered by the husband...

[@chawarma1048]

Exactement. Elle aurait pu en mourir.

[@SlashHarkenUltra]

Not many, probably, since a lot of them didn't have husbands and men tend to unalive people through violent means while poison is more women's thing

[@SlashHarkenUltra]

@@aflairforthedramatics If you said that to my face you would be like her.

[@SlashHarkenUltra]

@@leonidamatajis8633 😘

[@felicitycarter8120]

@@leonidamatajis8633Bumqueshia let her husband out of the basement and he’s stolen her phone and has Wifi.

[@yl9154]

How can an unconscious or even sleeping, woman can consent to sex? Ridiculous. Those men proven to have had sex in those condition are rapists.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

It happens all the time in marriages. Lots and lots of women are rped in their sleep by their husbands. It is horrifying, but it is extremely common. This case is an extreme example of what goes on in a lot of marriages. Many, many men think a marriage license means "implied consent." They have a "right" to their wives' bodies even if the wives are asleep or unconscious.

[@yl9154]

@@ValleyoftheRogue I think you are making a generalization without any evidence. I am sure it happens, but I doubt that it happens "all the time" in "lots of marriage" to "lots and lots". There are still some that see all men as "misogynist rapists pigs", just like there are still misogynist men. But your comment, if it was directed against women instead of men would be deemed extremely sexist. These type off affirmation only serves to discredit the real, legitimate cases.

[@newgabe09]

I'm not an expert in French law but I have been told that the definition of rape there does not hinge on consent, but more on the use of force or threat. So although what you say my make perfect sense to you and me, it may not be a universal legal truth.

[@brendab6666]

​@@newgabe09drugging someone IS force. A chemical restraint that takes away your ability to consent.

[@tdelioncourt1268]

French here​ @@newgabe09 actually our law doesn't include the consent part because we have "by violence, manipulation or surprise" so it's technically broader than consent. And includes people who have consented under pressure. It's a debate for a while now if we should put consent or not. Still doesn't change the fact the people who keep the law here are still mainly treating any sex crime like an sub crime which is the main issue.

[@sm-qd2bd]

They SHOULD NOT be able to cover their faces. This is such an terrifyingly shocking case. Absolutely frightening. Correct. A trial of cowards

[@jennifer_mertens]

She has got to be one of the bravest, strongest women I have ever heard of. EVERY MAN that raped her needs to be put in jail for a very long time. The husband deserves worse than jail. Those men saying the DRUGGED WIFE knew what was going on are delusional and pathetic. This is absolutely horrific.

[@graphiquejack]

if the Web site was called 'without her consent' they can hardly plead ignorance and say they were led to believe she gave consent. It's all lies and I'm glad she called them cowards, because that's what they are.

[@cidercik]

Hopefully more women will see that any man they met or know could be a rapist. They don't come with signs attached.

[@DF0011-]

I must admit that lately, i stopped seeing men as humans. They have a karashnikov in their boxers.

[@DF0011-]

@ You would be surprised to learn that in America, one child out of six is raped.

[@user-blob]

Agreed.

[@salutsoleil3682]

@@DF0011-Completely agree. There are a few “decent” men, but they are just better at masking or suppressing their violent urges.

[@azurebadger]

@@user-blob bot

[@TheSapphire51]

This and all the many many other rapists tell us that there is something seriously wrong with the way men are conditioned to abuse power.

[@workouts_2024]

It's all part of what is called "male pattern violence" in the medical field. Research tells us it is a mental illness and shows up in fMRI scans. This disorder needs to be recognised and treated so that women can be safe from harm.

[@jaeshasway]

Say this louder because far too many women can’t hear or are not listening.

[@Kate-lk6tw]

@@jaeshaswayor are terrified. When we face up to how much they hate and contempt us, everything gets much harder.

[@chillnophone2024]

😢 💙

[@tessoup9022]

@@danielgillespie7899Way to take a statistic out of context, the reason that percentage is so high is because of past MALE partners lesbians have had.

[@Sbamabelle]

there is zero excuse for what these men did to this woman.

[@BL-sd2qw]

This is beyond horrifying

[@home9556kefr]

We live among monsters. When a dad says to a daughter no monsters under the bed, not knowing the monster is the dad.

[@jillraymond2394]

Incest is not new

[@kayleedesroches6318]

Not all fathers it can also be mothers aswell…

[@bardnightingale]

He may not have touched his daughter .... but that doesn't mean he didn't let other men do so.

[@SafetySpooon]

I'd say his view of women, abuse of his wife, coupled with all the pictures he took of his daughter, who was drugged, points to his absolutely having further abused her himself.

[@L-K-Jellyfish]

@@SafetySpooonEven if he didn’t, his utter betrayal of their family is far beyond anything that can be forgiven. It is well beyond what a normal person can even imagine let alone be able to contemplate.

[@davedavis6433]

Where's the manosphere community with their "MEN ARE PROTECTORS" shtick? Man VS BEAR. I choose the BEAR.

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

Right!

[@leilanilamour5173]

🐻💖

[@ronturner3598]

Stéphane Babonneau is literally the man prosecuting her right to justice. Bears won't stop violence against women, solidarity will.

[@claucemicro1080]

Most men don’t act like this. Otherwise it wouldn’t be a scandal. You have no chance with a bear if it’s hungry.

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

@@claucemicro1080 It's a scandal because of the MYTH that men are safe. We literally know how dangerous bears are, that's the whole point.

[@DF0011-]

Of course, he did attack his daughter. He won’t admit it to her because she was his narcissistic trophy all his life. Admitting it to her and to the world would mean the collapse of his identity.

[@merhona3472]

Yeah, he did it. He had fantasies, he drugged her, he took pictures, and he probably did touch her intimately. Possibly from childhood, cause she was his property.

[@gewurztramina]

He only admitted to crimes that were abundantly proven by video evidence. He had no possibility to deny what’s in those videos. He will admit to nothing else

[@narushini704]

Please stop using diagnostic terms without knowledge. It's not helpful.

[@DF0011-]

@narushini704 Please use your common sense. Not only he undressed her and dressed her with sexy lingerie but he had someone with him to take pictures. Same as what he did to his wife, except that he didn't delete the videos with his wife. Oh, did you know that none of the 93 guys were wearing a condo? And one who came back 6 times to rape his wife had AIDS? Whose side are you on? That's the problem. Now you have the reason why it's hard for me to talk to you.

[@Kate-lk6tw]

@@narushini704This man deserves no such consideration. If ever the term was accurate, it is here. If you worry more about that term than this man’s treachery, you should have your hard drive examined. We call what we see, and what we often see is extreme narcissism.

[@MsAlien911]

Kia kaha (be strong, stay strong) from New Zealand women.

[@em.415]

That haka in your parliament gave me chills. ❤ from the US.

[@lgracie33]

Why allow this poor victims face all over our screens and not that of the rapists, We need to be aware of who they are 😡

[@maverickbourne2.0rph.]

💯

[@1972dsrai]

As a man I’m equally shocked and disgusted by what these men inflicted on her, but she chose to come out and reveal herself. You do have a right to anonymity until you’re convicted. Then I agree, they should all be shown. I’m in no way defending them. If they’ve done what has been alleged they deserve everything they get.

[@annsam2111]

Words are not enough to describe how utterly awful and wicked this really is. Every participant should be charged and spend many years in prison 😤

[@missladyanonymity]

Your pic looks like donna summers🥰

[@annsam2111]

@@missladyanonymity really? 😀. She was such a pretty woman and an excellent singer 🙂

[@euchrideucrow1970]

As a man, I say to other men, if you don’t speak against this then you’re part of the problem. Teach your sons, friends and brothers to call out misogyny. Misogyny is not just for women to fight, we have to be change the culture. No words can convey my disgust for masculinity right now.

[@rebeccamartin2399]

Thank you

[@1972dsrai]

I totally agree. I’m equally shocked and disgusted by what was inflicted on this poor woman. Alas, its clearly just the tip of the iceberg when you consider how many cases of abuse there constantly are on the news.

[@Josh-vc2ul]

Masculinity isn't the problem. Psychopathy and misogyny is.

[@reginacb79]

Thank you. As a female, I appreciate your comment too. Unfortunately, 90% of outraged comments are from women. So many men's comments are about minimizing what happened, victim shaming, or shaming us women for voicing our opinions. I certainly am not a man hater, I think there are deeper sick societal/relationship dynamics at play en large, but as a mom of 4 teenage/young adult daughters, I am terrified for them because way too few men are speaking up like you did. And that, to me, is more terrifying than the act of a deranged or abhorrent individual.

[@jolorna3654]

No doubt they should all be sentenced- they all knew what they were doing and they were communicating on a rape website. And the organiser’s daughter knows what they are like.

[@isabellewhite3505]

Then their faces will be shown in the media

[@bowdencable7094]

This. Unless they were part of a documented undercover sting, they're all guilty, and the website runner, too.

[@BunteBlume-r5g]

​@@isabellewhite3505 Not in Europe. In my country the criminals are not shown and even protected.

[@angielee4306]

Should remove masks after done so much harms

[@Anne--Marie]

As an American woman, I wish that I could stand in solidarity with Gisele Pelicot in person. My heart is with her. Please tell us how she is feeling and if she has recovered from all of the drugs that she was given.

[@eva2110]

She surely has recovered. The discovery of here ordeal was 4 years ago. How she's feelings? Besides the fact that she's determined and looking calm and stoic, it's hard to say. She doesn't give interviews.

[@Anne--Marie]

@eva2110 I was drugged as a teenager and the effects lasted for a very long time.

[@cidercik]

Given that the site title they were under was called 'without consent' it can only be rape. All arranged beforehand. Worst thing is, this isn't a one off. Drugging women in order to be raped by one or many men is more common than we want to believe. Most rapists don't to film themselves. This man felt so comfortable that he filmed everything. That's how so many men are about rape, given there are almost zero consequences.

[@em945]

I look at her face and it looks very effected by drugs. The stretched bloatedness on a slender body. It is the stand out feature. Bless her and all those suffering. Bless her dear Daughter who will live with this for an even longer time.

[@007Julie]

@@eva2110well, I don’t think she has recovered at all but she has no choice but to fight those monsters. Imagine the trauma her body went through, physically and psychologically, that doesn’t go away ever!

[@GorgieClarissa]

i just think this is absolutely ABSURD they keep bringing this woman back to the stand!!!! he's already confessed... she is insanely strong, but no one needs to go through what she's going through OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. i'm so sick of hearing that she's going back to the stand!

[@emilydavison2053]

Are you sure she didn't choose that? She has chosen to waive anonymity and hold her head high. Maybe she wants to see their faces and try to shame them.

[@yasminogbu8929]

True Emily

[@t-and-p]

The reason is because of the multiple defendants. If they had pled guilty, then she would not have to continually testify. But, because so many have pled not guilty, then they have a right to trial. They are, essentially, having to hold multiple trials - one for each defendant. However, because each case involves the Pelicots (one as a co-conspirator who has confessed, the other as a victim) then they get continually dragged to the stand - for every single defendant. I have no time for Dominique - he is a monster and deserves no sympathy. But this must be so hard on Gisele. However, she is an absolute warrior and has chosen to fight all of those who harmed her, to ensure they see justice. I truly hope that facing each of them is helpful for her and her healing process. The amount she is doing to raise awareness and to break the stigma victims often face is outstanding. I hope she receives the awards and accolades she deserves - and, most importantly, a sense of justice and peace after everything she has gone through.

[@genevievedolan1288]

This case is so important because the extreme nature of it is drawing international attention. The bravery of Giselle is laudable. It is important to remember most rape victims are not even believed, let alone applauded. I think her bravery is unwavering because she is thinking of them. Here the facts are indisputable, on tape, and the main perpetrator, he husband, has confessed. A very unusual set of circumstances yet so many of them still try to deny! Time for men to confront their attitudes toward sex and women.

[@chawarma1048]

Vu tout ce qu'on lui a reproché en plus !

[@hresciniti3870]

That poor girl. Like it sucks so bad for his wife, but to not even give your daughter the peace of mind of the truth. Disgusting

[@karencramer6491]

Of course all these men knew they were doing the wrong thing. Why else would they be trying to cover their faces?

[@magiclovable]

And if they had a shred of decency they would have reported this vile abuse I feel really sorry for her I'm so glad she has had the courage to report this Stay strongx

[@1972dsrai]

I’m not saying this just because I’m a man, but they’re not all convicted yet. If and when they are then I agree their faces should be shown. Gisele chose to reveal herself. If found guilty of whats been alleged they deserve everything they get. I’m truly shocked and disgusted by what the husband and many others did.

[@1972dsrai]

@@magiclovableThere were at least two who came and left without doing anything. They clearly knew something suspect was going on yet still failed to contact the police. I get they might have feared their families finding out, but they could have done it anonymously.

[@karencramer6491]

@@1972dsrai The only man not convicted of the rape was convicted of engaging in a copycat crime using his own wife. It saddens me to think that this will cast a shadow over good men, too. How can women ever know who is honest and who is not?

[@erinrow399]

This is why we all said “bear” Not even safe from the ones who you think love you.

[@Demmie-nl2qh]

Most bears can be scared off quite easily. So yeah, it's a better bet for sure.

[@NailahRoberts]

He's a monster! Gisèle is a phenomenal woman. I send her love from the U.K.

[@Kate-lk6tw]

But he had so many clients. They are not monsters, because monsters are rare. Predatory men are very, very common.

[@jesusisapisces]

​@@Kate-lk6tw Someone else 'I like potatoes'. You 'but sometimes potatoes are fries'. It must be exhausting being you.

[@narushini704]

Surely we all want these men to be as far from “humanity” as possible. That's why we pathologize them (e.g. as narcissists), call them evil, even portray them as monsters. But that was always the problem. It is precisely this alienation that helps them. As we can see in this trial, most of them are ordinary men with families, jobs, etc. This is exactly the view we should spread as a society because it is the truth. We must recognize that the r*pists are no different from any other man you and I know. Until their actions reveal who they really are, we remain in the dark and hope that our counterpart is not one of these r*pists. As sad and scary as it is we cannot spot them beforehand.

[@batorsagandszerelem4474]

So true.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Yes!! They seem like normal people until their dark secret is revealed!

[@narushini704]

@@evercuriousmichelle And even then, women are the ones blamed and are accused of choosing the wrong person and not seeing through their facade earlier.

[@susansaxon4780]

A very brave woman who is a role model for every woman around the world , she has stood up and shouted enough no more, and took action, every woman in this world is behind and supports you

[@kathyhenry2362]

What a disgusting, disgusting situation. I really hope this woman and her daughter can heal.

[@kristinapaxton9686]

Giselle is a warrior. What resilience and strength she has letting her evidence be shown so plainly. It can be re- traumatising....she is so brave.

[@antoinette3000]

All these monsters are extremely dangerous individuals. They need to be on list and monitored. Wouldn't let them near women or children! Ever

[@anhangamirim]

YES!!!! I don't trust men. Women and children around the world must learn their names and men should be taking OUT of any position of influence.

[@ephajanke3242]

Even if the husband had told these men that his wife had given her consent, this does not change anything. Unless someone hears it from the person themself, you can't assume it's voluntary. At best, they just didn't care. At worst, it was exactly what they wanted, to rape someone who doesn't know about it. In any case, they are adult men who are responsible for their actions. And they are not the innocent people they claim to be. How old are you guys, 10?

[@drea2578]

Those men should be in jail forever!!! If they didn't hear the woman give consent personally, awake and lucid, they SHOULD KNOW BETTER!! Edit: now i'm more disgusted after what I learned more about the case, the fact that they really knew what they were doing makes me sick.

[@1972dsrai]

As a man and a father I totally agree, but suspect they all knew what they were doing. They did meet via a website titled “without her consent” after all.

[@drea2578]

@@1972dsrai you are right. I wrote this comment weeks ago. That time I haven't done any research yet about this case except read the comments here and watched 3 reports about this case, and not one of them mentioned the title of the website. Thank you for telling me that.

[@pcaristotle]

He deserves 10 life terms for the terrible things he did to his wife and daughter.

[@wendysimpson6395]

One excuse used by the codefendants was that the husband had given consent so hers wasn't needed.

[@cidercik]

And his defence is accepted by many men because we live in a deeply misogynistic society.

[@DaughterofMother1]

I'm sure alot of them will go with this excuse and particularly the ones belonging to a certain religious community

[@paulinenicoll6917]

@@DaughterofMother1 yeah, exactly what i thought, 7th century beliefs and the mysterious burning of notre dame brigade.

[@Ann-eb8dp]

She is not a parcel to be handed around and used by anyone the husband passes her to What a pathetic excuse All great heroes until they are caught Beats me how women are meant to love men look after them and best their children

[@Kate-lk6tw]

Yep, they think she’s an object.

[@artist-scopes8357]

Every day... I'm convinced alot of men see women as objects And would them to be treated as such.

[@CrazyJodice]

May her neighbors and other women care and embrace this mother and daughter. Give them healing

[@thea1rachiel]

The lack of shame gives me tears. Good tears.

[@tammypowell4481]

What is wrong with these men? This is horrendous.

[@priyankajilwani]

I wonder how many other women are currently going through this and don’t know. Worse, will there be copycats? I truly hope not.

[@herlandercarvalho]

If there was a site... surely there were more than just these 20 or so men... Sadly there like that go on, and authorities do little to nothing about it, and even if one of them is closed, some alternative other will popup! And this will continue to happen, sadly.

[@Firstofanyone]

I wanted to say no because the potential copycats have seen them all put on trial but then I remembered how school shootings in the US have copycats, despite all of the shooters being caught and put into prison. So I hope not :(

[@rayrodriguessilva5172]

In China happened something similar.

[@blitzkri860]

I heard about a South Korea case where these men were basically trading their wives after drugging them and there were like 7 men who agreed

[@kencurtis2403]

I bet it's more common that you would guess. My own relative found out she was being drugged and assaulted by her own husband - she had to have surgery to repair the damage. She found out from a mutual male friend that the husband told one night when he was drunk.

[@anna9072]

One of the things I find horrifying is that she lived with this man for YEARS before he decided to start this abuse. How can you live in an apparent loving relationship with someone and then betray them like this?

[@firstnamelastname7708]

I wonder when it really started. I bet he’s been doing it longer than we know and they only have evidence for his later crimes. I doubt he was videotaping everything at the start. And think of all the times the camera malfunctioned and he lost the footage. Maybe some participants even refused to be filmed. I bet the actual number of offenses is way higher.

[@Selenaelena-ge6dk]

​@@firstnamelastname7708bingo. People who commit these type of crimes don't just do it out of the blue. This guys got previous victims, and assaults he didn't video tape under his belt and it just escalated to doing it with others on tape and "sharing" what he was already doing.

[@lisad56]

He didn’t start later in life. Predators start young and get better in Their techniques.

[@terywetherlow7970]

Website inspired....

[@yesyourang2224]

The daughter would know if she had lingerie photos taken of her self; if she doesn’t remember he definitely violated her trust.

[@GrapeCheez2]

Huh?! pics of her drugged & naked were on his computer. That's why she suspects he did something more to her.

[@relfyem]

She has so much stature and dignity.

[@beatpirate8]

Omg every week something else unfolds. Like how is there a legal website for these exchanges and who else is participating and how many other women are drugged?

[@yvonnepagan9912]

This is absolutely atrocious! French men will never be envied or even tolerated EVER AGAIN! I cannot imagine a worse case scenario than this horrible, putrid-minded husband, nor his equally disgusting “friends” or should I say “fiends”!? Absolutely despicable!!!!😩

[@chercher304]

The french ppl are very silent on this case. The local ppl should be protesting to make the abusers' identity public so that ppl can protect themselves. A lot of them have skeletons to hide i guess.

[@tocraneandcrane]

There have been many protests concerning this case for months now and they’re ongoing as we speak, you can read about the protests in the news, check for example France24 or Sky News.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

It's a country that welcomed Roman Polanski.

[@mspaint93]

? How so? My partner's french and this is huge on the french front

[@tdelioncourt1268]

The list is on the internet, people have leaked it on purpose and the list os reposted on any news post about it. We are anything but silent, it's everywhere, everyone is talking about it.

[@leilanilamour5173]

Je vous remercie, Madame Pelicot. Thank you for your bravery and dignity in the face of such horrific circumstances. I wish you peace and healing.❤️‍🩹

[@gabrielamora6265]

This is why women should keep their own last name.

[@ummokay2611]

There's a whole website, how many more women and young girls did these "things" take advantage of and was sex trafficked.

[@bodhiswayze1892]

I honestly didn’t think this could get any more horrific, it’s like a horror movie.

[@katiemcteague]

Happy to be single. I have no use for men anymore. There aren’t enough good men out there shouting out loud to end misogyny and support women’s equality. We have taken the backseat for centuries and it doesn’t seem to get any better. This case is beyond disgusting and my heart breaks for what this woman has endured. Every one of her rapists needs to have his picture plastered on the front page of every newspaper. Stop protecting their rights and start protecting the victim’s rights. Everyone certainly knows what she looks like.

[@sonanvatsal900]

Exactly. Rather be single than than share a home with a wicked man.

[@SafetySpooon]

I'm sorry you were made to feel this way. I am very lucky, myself, & wish everyone else the same luck, but sadly understand that you have to save yourself above all.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

@@SafetySpooon Why should you be "sorry" about women who opt to be single? It is way safer than having some man around who, no matter how "lucky" you think you are, can turn against you on a dime. It is like what some people claim about pit bull terriers. It is constant walking on eggshells. No thanks.

[@LeratoM98]

Facts. Stats show women who remain single live longer. It's about self preservation 🌸🌸🌸✨.

[@mandythornhill2013]

Omg 🥺how horrifying. What an amazingly strong person she is.

[@salivadriven]

Depraved. This is why we choose the bear.

[@1972dsrai]

We’re not all monsters tbf. There are many men like myself who are equally shocked and disgusted by what was inflicted on this poor woman. I’m seeing too many comments from women saying we’re all predators and would do the same if given the opportunity which is simply not the case.

[@ejhdbegbeidishdj9358]

@@1972dsrai if you had a bowl of candy and were told that a dozen pieces of the candy were poisonous and could kill you, would you still eat the candy from the bowl? Or would you not?

[@melanytodd2929]

Tank you, Giselle. Sending strength and love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❣️

[@WNHTCT]

The rage she should feel for THAT betrayal

[@kerrythorn8575]

What a brave brave woman. I hope she can heal from this awful betrayal.

[@sweetpotato8201]

why aren't they in jail yet this is disgusting😠

[@annem5899]

Giselle,I hope you can live the rest of your life in peace in the safe hands of your family and,the people who support you you are a hero and i,wish you,every happiness for your future x.

[@shameela7975]

What brave women. Whilst they may not remember what happened to them, knowing it did and their husband/father arranged it is devastating and traumatic. I hope they are all punished and it deters other perpetrators.

[@HoudaOussous]

He would have denied everything if the police didn't find all the prove

[@lamdao1242]

How terrible it must be to Gisele Pelicot, her children and grandchildren. The terrible anger at their father's betrayal. His daughters, his grand children. all wondering if he had debauched them too. How can Dominique Pelicot be believed for saying that he loved his daughters then abused their mother this way? Of course the daughters call him a LIAR because he is a LIAR.

[@gingersmom6186]

I find it weird that these news channel always show the face of the plaintiff but all the suspect there’s not even one face.

[@janmitchell641]

What an incredibly courageous woman and a coward for a husband. That poor daughter will never truly know the truth, although, I think she knows what a pig her father was. An utter betrayal.

[@firstnamelastname7708]

We all know. He did the same thing to his daughter that he did to his wife. He was just better at hiding the evidence of what he did to the daughter so he gets to get away with that crime. And it’s not like the other participants will come forward and confess.

[@sarahkirley7199]

By waiving anonymity, Gisele exposes these men’s wrongdoings and holds them accountable for their heinous actions. I have nothing but respect and empathy for brave and courageous Gisele.

[@lindsayder]

Wow didn’t think it could get worse, but now he has photos of his daughter?!

[@onlymebaby.9249]

The daughter too? Omg. Poor girl. 😢

[@jennj1870]

This story is horrific! Exposing her vile husband and these men fully to the public highlights Giselle's amazing strength and bravery. I doubt whether I could be so fearless in the face of publicity.

[@Luv2gd2btru]

How can the daughter be sure her father did not do the same to her?

[@Iamjustagirl24]

This is a very REAL MAN. I hope people remember this for all those "boys and man" reasoning.

[@maryannwilson6425]

“The shame has changed sides.” Gisele is a voice for all who have undergone rape. Thank you.

[@mirandachristina3412]

This should be seen and heard EVERYWHERE What happened is disgusting and everyone who did the wrong thing needs to be accountable

[@markstallings943]

Who the hell knows 50 guys who would even do this?!? There is something seriously crazy going on.

[@valerierodger]

It takes a great deal of strength and courage for her forego anonymity so that everybody could see what these men have done. SA is about power. She has taken that power back and shown how pathetic and cowardly all the men are who took part in this. She is stronger than all of them.

[@mariahiller]

This is one of the all time sickest news stories. Gisele is a hero and an unbelievable human being.

[@bwines16]

I am so proud of this woman. She is absolutely right, the shame is on them! Not one drop on her! She has clearly passed that amazing attitude and outspokenness on to her daughter. More women need to follow this example. All the love and healing to them ❤

[@_strawberrypickle_]

💔 Monstrous beyond words. She’s so strong, what a beautiful soul to bare herself this way to help others.

[@sba5415]

Thank you Gisèlle for being strong! Admire you immensely and I am sorry that happened to you.

[@Noyb2020]

Imagine being an old woman, married and at home and still not being safe? Those perverts have to answer to god.

[@marionmarino1616]

Took amazing courage for this woman to testify.

[@walende07]

We're not hearing much at all about this trial here in Australia. As disturbing as it is I have been following on you tube to learn of the outcomes. Please tell me it wasn't done to the daughter as well 😢

[@jillraymond2394]

And on tbe bbc radio they are still saying 'alleged' rapes

[@corentineduperche5053]

c'est la loi française. Les accusés restent présumés innocents tant qu'ils n'ont pas été condamnés. S'ils meurent avant la fin du procès, ils ne sont jamais reconnus coupables

[@sandragray3951]

Well the BBC would wouldn't it. It has a history for sticking up for wrong uns!🤮

[@Kate-lk6tw]

@@corentineduperche5053but the rapes are confirmed. The identity of the participants may still require “alleged” but the multiple rapes does not.

[@firstnamelastname7708]

@@Kate-lk6twI hate when news does this. I saw a news story a couple months ago that said a man died of an alleged shooting. He was shot in the head and died instantly. There were witnesses. There is no “alleged.”

[@Sara-9865]

They have to or they can be sued. They can’t say it was until there’s conviction

[@VandanaNK]

Are there no regulations on the websites from French government?..I wonder how they carried on with this for a decade without getting caught also what if the there are other women who are victims why is no one questioning that …

[@teresaareces4995]

I believe her , I’m with this lady, my husband , my high school sweetheart, no one else before him we were married in 1971 I was 19 years old, we had no children, he did the same thing to me back in 1978 when I was 26 years old, he claimed “because he wanted to “ thank God it only happened 1 time, I stay quiet for his family sake he didn’t want them to know and I loved them very much to hurt them by telling them about their son, that’s why I didn’t brought him to court , i separated from him immediately and I did divorced him in 1979! This damaged me tremendously and the trust in another men was gone for ever, I’m now 73 years old, believe me it still hurts ! I HOPE THE JUDGES DO MAKE THE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT DECISION ! May God bless her and her children 🫶

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

She is able to face this because the evidence is irrefutable, and she has the support of her friends, family, community and many women around the world. Most victims are completely alone.