How a French woman found out her husband, strangers were abusing her

[@dod2304]

She won!!! All 51 men found guilty!!What courage she has! Brava Madame!

[@ceceprincess4758]

How did they find all those men

[@meg4458]

@@ceceprincess4758 how tf would the commenter know? Go find out yourself.

[@fembot521]

Yeah but pathetic sentences. There’s a woman in usa who is facing 15 years for saying something to an insurance company. These men got 2 years for raping an unconscious woman. It’s hardly a victory for women.

[@DudeSoWin]

Another poisoning and luring men to an awful fate.

[@pyromaniac3098]

@@DudeSoWin what do you mean?

[@catherine3904]

Why did the “husband” get only 20 years? 😡 he should be in jail for the rest of his life!!

[@SuperLn1991]

That's the maximum sentence in France

[@justsomeone1853]

he's 70 something years old.. it's unlikely he will survive this sentence. And yes, this is the maximum sentence allowed in France so it's not possible to go above.

[@MiaH79]

French laws are very backwards

[@expatmoose]

Max sentence in France, other countries are even less, some are way more, I think France will up the anti after this as well as others

[@amaliavet]

@@SuperLn1991 Hi! This must change. To prevent other would-be imitators

[@wabbitnred3609]

She walked right in with her head held high, ... Bravo Gisele

[@kgs2280]

She is so incredibly strong and brave. She has even gotten to a place where she can even smile again at times. She’s a hero. And the French people admire her greatly, as do we all.

[@TRACEYGRAHAM-s4v]

Very brave, I hope she feels that justice has been made, because there is still a lot of women who don’t speak about the abuse they suffer

[@John-k6f9k]

Holding a face as horrific as that high is very brave indeed

[@Kindheart93]

I give her a lot of credit. I never would have been able to testify or even show my face in court. She's a lot stronger than I will ever be.

[@oaxaca1948]

why wouldn't she know something was wrong. if I am drugged and wake up very sore in your private area, wouldn't you start wondering what was wrong. I would have went to the doctor and they would have told you you had been violated. all those men having sex with her she had to be swollen in her private area. I don't understand.

[@GP71_OO]

The fact that she doesn't hide herself and walk head high is just monumental for all women espeacially women who suffered abuse, it's not easy like we think it is, God bless her

[@SOLDGREEN]

How did you not know something was going on this is nuts sounds fake

[@tinagib466]

@@SOLDGREEN apparently you did not LISTEN ... SHE WAS DRUGGED UP BY HER HUSBAND! so how would she know??

[@GayleHall-e1g]

She is a true Feminist without being a feminist. She fought back and won!

[@n0tfr0mth1sw0rld]

She's a hero and role model ❤❤❤ so much love for her

[@reader4111]

God Bless her.

[@h.b.p1197]

Her own husband, the father of her kids did this to her. This is horrific 😣

[@SCORPIUSANCTUM]

cant even imagine how the kids feel

[@TropicalAntarctic]

Most likely they're not his kids

[@gatamadriz]

And, apparently the daughter was also subject to this rape.

[@cathiemcintyre3921]

@@TropicalAntarctic, his “kids” are adults. The rapes had evidently been going on for 10 years. There is lots of reading you can do about this case. The family is shattered.

[@JeanWal-m6y]

It's worse when the father of her kids does this to the kids.

[@TheHeartScienceofWealth-w7q]

This lady’s courage is simply astounding.

[@John-k6f9k]

I think a more pressing need is for the men to have their eyesight tested.

[@rosered103]

Amen.

[@rayc9899]

Tellement une histoire triste et incomprenable, son propre mari être si cruel.

[@Maialeen]

@John-k6f9kWhat put such cruelty in your heart? Were you just born like that? Cause this is next level.

[@eunicevillaneda-bolanos8474]

These men should all be brought to light. No way they should remain anonymous!

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

I agree.

[@summerbreeze3090]

All the men involved have charges against them

[@LoisAGrimm]

@@summerbreeze3090 Not true. There's still 20 who have not been identified. And let's not fool ourselves that this case is singular. Pelicot's ex-husband was part of an online community centered around this type of behavior. How do you think these men connected? This is a much wider issue.

[@mellularphone]

What an absolute hero. Truest meaning of the word.

[@tinachristine4573]

They are all known and published. The Guardian has described all of them.

[@Nottherebutthere]

Boy, the hatred of men for women can be stupifying

[@athens31415]

Yes

[@justinebaker6491]

Misogyny is very real in every part of life. The 51 men convicted were all types of "normal" men, husband's, fathers, people of their communities. There's something very dark and deeply entrenched into society about attitudes towards women by many men.

[@rmk1259]

Is it hatred, or sheer indifference? Numbness to humanity

[@lionelproctor82]

What a gross generalisation 😏

[@nolubynature9513]

💯

[@SoldBySharone]

Just because someone is your husband, doesn't mean he loves you or cares about you.

[@athens31415]

THIS!!

[@ladychatelaine697]

I can vouch for that sentiment, twice! 🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

[@bonniekelley1130]

Right there with you. Twice married but never had a husband. Both hated controlling mothers but lacked the courage to take it up with the offending party.

[@mibelloaleman]

BEST COMMENT YET!!!!!🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏 Perfect logic! Finally someone used common sense and logic! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏

[@n0tfr0mth1sw0rld]

Sad reality 😢

[@LuckyLiger-zg7hx]

The men that violated her, most are married with children. What else were they capable of doing to other women or children?

[@larahager75]

that was my thought when I read the bio's of those men. Almost all of them have a wife & kids. Now all bio's ended with how sad the youth of these men was (victim of S.A. etc) as if to explain or justify their behaviour. Excuse me??!! These are all married men with kids waiting for them at home, while they drive off in the middle of the night to have some sort of sex date. Yes, do we realise that THAT is the bottom line? Almost 100% of these men were also cheaters. Ok, that is between them and their wives, but imagine seeing your dad in those court images.....hiding his face behind a mask/sunglasses/cap.

[@nolubynature9513]

😢

[@LuckyLiger-zg7hx]

@ right.

[@TheJillscott1]

What was shocking was that one of the attackers the husband recruited was a nurse…. Some where reported to be retired policemen.

[@GrapeCheez2]

A couple of them also drugged their wives & let Gisele's husband assault them. Also some of them have been caught with CP. so yeah these perverts are capable of harming their wives & children.

[@i-Maven]

I am happy this lady is getting justice but the scariest thing about this situation besides the obvious is this. Her husband unequivocally HATED her the whole time. She lived with, slept next to, ate meals with, built a life with someone who secretly deeply and profoundly hated her. That is utterly terrifying.

[@essieessie5399]

He's a psychopath!

[@learamailane8350]

I know right! I think this hate is the reality of many.

[@grioulaloula8594]

You’re right. A lot of anger and hatred.

[@melissajmorgan7747]

I could be wrong but I believe she made the money and he did not.

[@lynnnad5268]

He said it was due to boredom after retirement, imagine that!!

[@Mandy-dy7nj]

Gisele Pelicot should be the Time person of the year. A truly amazing person, resilient and putting other people above herself. She insisted on a public trial to make shame change sides.

[@purplerain2314]

Now this is a person worthy of the title and I hope it comes to fruition.

[@mibelloaleman]

1,000% AGREE! Not the photo of a rapist - trump! She is unbelievablly strong and may she live a long life and in peace! A million blessings to her! 🎯🎯🎯💯💯🎯🎯🎯👏👏👏👏

[@awesomeperu3977]

Yes! Absolutely!

[@cecillec2331]

Time Magazine is just as bad as the Nobel Prize. It is for the ruling elite's friends and accomplices. They build them up, "geniuses", "experts", etc. for them to use later in their various agenda. Wake up to the phoniness of these things.

[@josephesposito3499]

Naw, just a dunce who didn't know for 50 years? I'd say the whole thing was blown out of proportion.

[@christineodonnell2711]

heartbreaking for her and horrifying that men like this exist.

[@eliciaellis7428]

God help us,but they do.

[@annegreenwood3624]

a vial excuse for a human did she not wake up in pain or other clues on her body nobody deserves to be treated in such a horrific manner shameful and disgusting

[@sms-1010]

Yes, one of the men actually used the defense "But her husband said it was OK."

[@pedalingprospector2007]

They not only exist but are leaders of major countries. "And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything." Guess who, Oct. 2016.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Those are not “men”

[@mary_syl]

Btw her husband did not only film her.... they found footage of his grandchild on his laptop too AND his own daughter realized he drugged her as well when she was younger (she too had blackouts). It's beyond unbelievable. 😮

[@storyland-m4u]

and his daughter in law, he also hid cameras in bathrooms & bedrooms used by family & friends- found on his devices

[@NancyPinksen]

A monster!!!

[@phoenixrising-sv8pk]

Imagine what may not be known

[@ctfh1236]

Why did that woman agree to it all ? For the money of course

[@lynnnad5268]

​@ctfh1236 Obviously, you did not watch the video before commenting, as she did not consent & did not even know of it till the police revealed it to her.

[@missladyanonymity]

Any "without her consent" websites need to be SHUT DOWN immediately!

[@pedrocortez3485]

Good luck

[@sabsain2399]

@@pedrocortez3485 your point?

[@TrueLady-m9v]

Oh my they have websites called without consent?😮

[@alexi.3414]

They were married for 50 years?! OMG. What s violation of trust!

[@stephanieann622]

Can you imagine the horror their children felt when finding this out?!

[@carlasilva1774]

​@@stephanieann622 I've been thinking about this non stop. The children finding out that this horrible thing happened to their mother is something I cannot begin to imagine. Knowing their father, someone I'm assuming they all trusted, did it must be absolutely unbearable

[@demidemi9958]

Horrible just to imagine and she believed the whole time she had dementia or a brain disorder not knowing what happened the day before 🤦🏻‍♀️ just wild what's going on in this world truly and god exposed him finally 🙏

[@andrewh3730]

Makes me wonder what other crap he did to her.

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

Its shocking. And breaks my heart

[@nikkit4969]

I literally had to re read this headline. What a tragedy. May she heal from this trauma.

[@SlightlyRottenCarving]

It's a fake story... she's making it up.

[@c.g.bspendersashtray3037]

​@@SlightlyRottenCarving- Wrong. Stop spreading misinformation. It harms ALL victims. Stop it.

[@c.g.bspendersashtray3037]

​@@SlightlyRottenCarving- Wrong. Stop spreading misinformation. It harms ALL victims. Stop it.

[@nicolapowell7730]

@@SlightlyRottenCarving You're right. Even with the video evidence, the police investigation, the 50 men charged alongside her husband, the 3 month court case. She made this all up, even though the Police told her what had happened to her. Thank goodness you're out here doing the work! SMH!!!🤡

[@franny5295]

I had to sit up in bed because I thought I read it wrong too.

[@SL-lz9jr]

The key to this case is that French police took the upskirting issue seriously and confiscated his devices which uncovered all of this video graphic evidence. Unfortunately most crimes against women do not have such a slam dunk case. Most of the time these reported incidents are brushed aside or not even reported. I hope this is just the first step in changing our laws and enforcement of laws and seriousness towards these crimes.

[@studentatytu4230]

I was thinking the same thing. Thank goodness the police did their jobs or this woman would have been an unknowing victim for the rest of her life probably.

[@msvulcanspock]

85% of rapes go unreported.

[@CleverCatCooking76]

Can you imagine the shock and horror she felt when she found out? That's just horrible! And her children as well!

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

I can't imagine such a depraved father and husband. Thank you Giséle for your bravery ❤

[@TS-rd7oy]

I can.

[@wilpri]

What do you think happens to kids who are sexually abused? What do you think they do when they grow up? This kind of stuff.

[@SlightlyRottenCarving]

You have to imagine it though... because it's all a lie. This woman wasn't abused.

[@Thaddeus-ml8if]

And the men who participated!!

[@c.g.bspendersashtray3037]

​@@wilpri- No, most child abuse survivors do NOT go on to commit these acts. Stop defending rapists.

[@aliasif8498]

Extremely disturbing case...its hard to believe there r just so many evil people around

[@wilpri]

He was an abused child, of course. They always are.

[@anastasia10017]

@@wilpri going by this court case, everybody in France is a victim of r@pe, inc3st, SA , child abus3, or some other brutality. And French women do not seem to protect their kids against these per3rted husbands.

[@kimberlycooper4170]

Being abused as a child does not give justification for becoming an abuser. If a person has displaced aggression, the person needs to not get married, not have children, limit the friends to people the person won't abuse, etc.

[@bench175]

We stopped saying merry Christmas

[@martinnewtonholmes]

They walk among us

[@pad9862]

She is an example of profound strength, courage and grace.

[@suzannejared7676]

He is a Monster! She is so Courageous! Merci Gisele

[@sallyhu5028]

How much must he have hated her? Degrading her and inviting strangers to rape and torture her. So many evil men in one area ... shocks the conscience.

[@leannesampson3199]

Agree. It seems she had an affair (seems one of her son's was not the husband's child). It was probably the husband's way of taking revenge for her affair.

[@lisaorourke2146]

He did it because he views her as property . Not as an equal. Until misogyny ends , such will continue. 😢

[@GrapeCheez2]

The monster actually said he doesn't hate her. He still loves her & hopes to get back together. 🤦

[@jacquelinemosforth8280]

@@leannesampson3199it seems? Your comment has no place on this thread. It sounds like you are justifying his actions. And even if you are correct, it is completely irrelevant to this case. He was clearly a predator, and thank goodness he was brought to book.

[@brianpistolwhip]

Why would anyone do this to their own wife? And why would any man agree to have sex with an unconscious woman? How on earth didn't a single man flee the house and report this to the police? There were over 50 different men who agreed to this. How? Why?! I don't understand, none of these men are children without agency, I really don't understand how this can happen over and over again by different men.

[@Cynophileandavianenthusiast]

They were all on a website " against her knowledge/ consent." They all wanted to do this.

[@margies1703]

And the ones who do it with minor girls...not one will speak out, when they know it's against their will.

[@Highvibesandhappy]

WHAT A SICK WORLD WE LIVE IN

[@leannesampson3199]

My thoughts exactly!

[@kamivenus753]

These guys sought this situation out. They were on a nasty website looking for this!

[@nothingruler14All]

She is right. Shame needs to change sides. It is the assaulters who need to be shamed, not the victim. The very idea that a victim should have to shame after everything else they go through is abhorrent.

[@shut-yuh-rass]

This is kind of confusing when people say this because in this day and age, who would think that the victim should feel ashamed? Not in Western society at least.

[@Kmcheuk]

@@shut-yuh-rassyou would be surprised how many people want to convinently shame the victim to make this uncomfortable rape culture hid from plain sight by shaming the victim

[@shut-yuh-rass]

@@Kmcheuk Most people asking questions are just asking questions. The police have it on video, and they were the ones who brought it to her attention. All I can think of is what if there was no video. How long would she have been a victim of all those perpetrators? Sickening and terrifying.

[@lexy_pro]

There is NO CONSENT unless both parties agree. NO CONSENT if someone is unable to say no. NO CONSENT means NO CONSENT

[@BooDotBoo]

This is what is crazy to me. Maybe I'm just too careful, but if someone invited me into a situation like this, I would ask to meet the wife/husband while they are awake first, then we could do whatever after we all have consented. Plus, these men were on a site called WITHOUT HER KNOWLEDGE... they ALL know what they were doing. In fact, anyone on that site is likely a predator.

[@sloth9669]

Wow thanks for the recap. Pretty sure literally everyone knew this already. Even the monsters who committed this crime know this. They just didn’t care.

[@svensven8994]

If they're married, there's always consent already lol

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Yup and if they said NO the first time it doesn’t matter if they say yes later it’s not consent

[@Sleepyirishcoffee]

@@BooDotBooWhy would anyone in their right mind accept something like this, with consent or not. This is heinous

[@jessicabuhlinger7759]

I have so much respect for this woman!

[@jessicabuhlinger7759]

@Jimm7676 the respect is for having the courage to go public and male the men face their disgusting deeds. I assume you would never do anything so appalling.

[@eliciaellis7428]

@Jimm7676 I have one question for you were you there?Neither was I.So we can’t vouch for what happened.

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

She's been so brave through this whole trial! Her courage is inspiring!

[@SlightlyRottenCarving]

She's a liar... none of this happened to her.

[@logobeadshop4285]

@ found the maga voter

[@igneoluna]

Ms. Pelicot is such a badass. She went through the unimaginable and is using it to hopefully further help others. I'm not sure what medals France can give, but she needs one for her bravery.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

She's too good for any of their medals. Maybe a medal awarded to her by the people themselves?! Versus the nation. Just a thought.

[@Jimm7676]

People that are drugged usually know by the next morning. She had no clue 👌🏻😂. For years . 😂.

[@hauscchildt6418]

Who cares

[@100FactChecks]

Beware of trolls on this article. Has anyone else noticed that bots and trolls are more aggressive on issues such as women's rights and human rights? Their root source doesn't want the downtrodden to stick up for themselves.

[@burpinbubs2112]

Weak 😂😂😂

[@bradm4493]

We live in a world of monsters. How can you trust anyone if you can’t even trust your husband of 50 years? 😢

[@PR-jw6yt]

This entire evil and sickening case is exarcebated by the gaslighting that had her feeling that she had dementia or a brain tumor. I applaud her bravery. It is all just so sick it makes me cry and vomit

[@Littlebigtime]

I got censored by KZbin the other day by commenting on a video about this story saying that the guy deserved the death penalty. Why?

[@erinrising2799]

if it could be a slow version

[@kimpuff5246]

I agree. He doesn't deserve to take another breath. Pure evil.

[@SPARTANN879]

Free speech is not free....

[@jeffwhite1334]

Honestly I agree. Almost commented the same thing myself.

[@gravegaming2023]

Can't say words synonymous with lack of life

[@TRACEYGRAHAM-s4v]

This doesn’t shock me at all, because it’s happened to me, ie partners/husbands/family members who are supposed to love/ care for you, inflict harm that lasts a lifetime an ruin women’s lives, 98 percent of abuse comes from people you know

[@nathemstreet]

Same. USA DOJ so corrupt, no justice for me

[@larahager75]

bless you!.

[@geoffreywallace9432]

He's a monster. She's one of the bravest women on earth.

[@rubychurch3466]

Gisela, from Australia, I send you the most heartfelt hug and kiss on the cheek. You are a role model to every single woman inthe entire world. Bless you xx

[@sg639]

Her courage is greater than anyone can imagine. I am in awe of her strength to stand up publicly against sexual violence and command France "to look rape in the eyes."

[@cathleenclare3471]

There is NO consent when drugged!

[@Tracy77751]

Ye😊s

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Did you listen to the report? Consent isn't part of the French law.

[@MarianNelms-id9ye]

What an incredibly strong woman! Thank you Gisele for being brave enough to go after everyone of these men!

[@Helenahandbasket1971]

Bravo to her. For coming forward for showing that this isn't going to break her. What an amazing woman she is.

[@Rosalyn_Damiana]

Wow 💔 Merci Gisele 💐 you’re so brave and I am sending you so much healing and strength through this process!

[@RawOlympia]

Unconscionable! Weeping for this woman.

[@plantmama7442]

Me too. I am shattered and in tears every time I see this in the news. May God heal her and make it easy for her.

[@Lastqueensofireland]

Me too

[@shadowmomma]

I am am furious for her. What a wicked, wicked man.

[@bobekirsch6427]

Rape is a rape , nothing to do with consent! Rape is NOT a choice! It’s the opposite of consent. No one chooses to be raped.

[@ocelotcake9359]

Nobody is on the other side of this argument

[@AsmodiousMogart]

Whoever said she consented to being raped?

[@pricklypear7516]

"Nothing to do with consent"??? Do you understand the issue here?

[@chelseaxjaye]

i think they are talking about 2:51

[@writerconsidered]

Well determining grape is very much a question of consent, non consent. They are opposite sides of the coin. But you have to find out what side of the coin you are on. No one said this was consensual. Being drugged obviously stops any consent.

[@user-sumoryabizz]

That poor poor woman. I hope she is ok now. I hope she has family and friends to love her & take care of her.

[@mibelloaleman]

Not exactly. Her daughter, his daughter-in-law, and possibbly all his grandchildren were drugged and raped. Ms. Pelicot now suffers with STD's passed onto her by these scombags and possibly HIV, which one of them has. She can possibly incur cancer as a result of all this. Talk about an innocent's life completely destroyed!

[@happyhatkilinski1457]

ABSOLUTELY DISTURBING! SICK, SICK HUSBAND AND THESE MEN!

[@sonja4164]

This is infuriating! I feel for her!

[@grudgelife_wife]

Her courage and strength literally brings me to tears 🙌🏻

[@Linda-sk9hl]

Well said.

[@sparfarkel1266]

Oh, Gisele, my dear love..... I don't know you, but as an older woman and a survivor of rape, I am so proud of your strength and courage.... I wish you all the best in your future life ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dodibenabba525]

When awards are handed out for courage she should be remembered! Must have taken a hell of a lot of bravery and inner strength to go public. Well done Gisele 👏 👏👏

[@bornfree0507]

So glad he was caught!!

[@laughterpandemic]

Caught accidently... but how many more are out there om that "without her consent "website.

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

If they could tell just by looking at the film that she “appeared” drugged, how could anyone consider “consent”. Even those men participating would know she wasn’t faking sleep. 🤦‍♀️🤬🤬🤬

[@userxyz64]

They are lying! Her husband was active in a chat room called "without her consent".

[@D_e_n_i_s_e_B]

A reporter who was present at the trial said they could hear her snoring.

[@tinaperez7393]

Absolutely they were lying. There is NO way those men didn't know exactly what was going on. And if you really didn't, you KNOW when the person you're doing that act to is "just pretending to be asleep" or really out cold liked drugged. If someone is just lying there the whole time not responding at all, that's absurd. PLUS the whole idea of pretending to have seggs with someone while they're asleep thing is absurd - they're not going to STAY "asleep" the whole time.

[@BSatFL1995]

What decade did this happen

[@jacquelinemosforth8280]

It’s a very poor defence against something absolutely indefensible. Shows they were clutching at straws.

[@cathleenclare3471]

What an incredible woman!

[@MS-cg1mj]

Betrayed by the person who is supposed to protect you. Both of you are growing old together. Instead, he abused this amazing woman. Keep your head high and carry on ❤

[@littlemissliv100]

I’m so inspired by her bravery to stand tall and have no shame. The shame is not hers. So strong!

[@asbeautifulasasunset]

Where are the French men condemning their fellow French men for this kind of abuse?

[@voutsider190]

Because they don't care

[@terywetherlow7970]

This is horrific!! Maybe this type of crime needs to be censored,I can just imagine the sickos that will copy cat it.

[@ryane6886]

I'm sure most find it horrific. But in general most people aren't running around trying to tell everyone what they think. They have jobs to work and families to support.

[@thewatcher5271]

Is That A Rhetorical Question?

[@chezronstevenson6825]

Yo! THEY were some of the ones joining in!😫

[@janbentzen6814]

Why would this take so long? Those men all need to be in jail!!

[@starbright1256]

10 years & not a clue of this?

[@angeladavies993]

Giselle is an amazing woman to fi d out such horrific acts of abuse done to her and go public shows incredible strength. Now the trial is over I hope she has the strength to heal and continues to get the support she so desperately needs ❤

[@vivianpatton5692]

What a very BRAVE Women. ALL those men should go to prison for the rest of their lives.

[@LaserRanger15]

Man, this poor lady. At least justice was finally served. I admire her not shrinking from this and being visible. Nothing to be ashamed of.

[@starrystarrynight6281]

That would be incredibly hard to testify in public. Good for her!!!!!!!

[@heatherhigson342]

I don’t think Gisele realises yet , how greatly she will be remembered for bringing these monsters to trial and letting the whole world know ., that to always fight for the truth and name and shame those monsters

[@victoria9810]

And for taking the shroud of shame off the victim. She is setting am example for generations to come.

[@karatekai6384]

I have to say, that woman is unbelievably, she walks with her held high, no shame, and rightly so, the shame is on her disgusting pervert of a husband, she was drugged while he encouraged strange men to rape her while he taped them, it begs belief, he needs to be going to prison for life of his life with no chance of parole.

[@AchiraDasgupta]

Why should she have shame?

[@karatekai6384]

@ read my post again, the reason I wrote my post was I heard so many saying wasn’t she so brave I would be so ashamed, she has absolutely nothing to be ashamed off and by taking the actions that she did, she showed anyone that have been a victim of sexual or domestic abuse, don’t be ashamed or feel in anyway a way less than, the perpetrators can wear that hat, that nasty nasty pervert, it begs belief , I have nothing but admiration for her, it wasn’t easy for her showing up to court she took her power back

[@leynan-ev6rz]

I first heard of this case months ago. It was devastating to read about it then, and it's still awful to watch this now. I hope this poor woman finds healing and peace.💐

[@angelabroughton5980]

Stop calling her "a poor woman". This one is so rich in Character and Ferocity that she has caused a World Wide Earth Quake.

[@cq8822]

Let’s call her a courageous woman. She is not ashamed, she did nothing wrong. She refuses to let this define her and she has her children and grandchildren so she will have a life filled with love and family.

[@madisons7892]

That’s horrible. God bless her.

[@ZodyZody]

I'm still stunned by the sentence. Twenty years is way too short for his crimes!

[@TheDorcasoneko]

Remember that if they didn’t find the tapes, these acts would not have come out at all. Nothing. It’s terrible to imagine . And for the daughter.

[@Crappy.Consumer.Reports]

They show her face but not his?

[@darren5376]

Can see she is enjoying herself with the media etc.

[@bunkertons]

I think the point is about her standing tall as a survivor and not about showing his cowardly face.

[@moreplentyn]

She chose to not be anonymous, to put a spotlight on the fact that she shouldn't be ashamed, that the shame should be on the men that did this.

[@anastasia10017]

French law prohibits the perp walk. Since you are innocent until proven guilty, it is against French law to show you handcuffed, and under arrest.

[@infinitespiritsongs9722]

@@darren5376you must be one of the 50

[@JDoe-ip2hx]

This is so disturbing. This kind of sh*t happens to children as well

[@sorayah248]

His disrespect and lack of compassion 🤬

[@IliaKemp]

Seriously what is wrong with these men? The idea that there were so many men who would do this is frightening. Madamme Pelicot is a hero for women's rights!

[@amberpasta9379]

What’s scary is that we know this is isn’t an isolated incident there’s most likely hundreds to thousands of women who have had this happen to them and they just don’t even know it. These people are disgusting and justice needs to be served.

[@gymnastmomma6908]

What a brave woman! Many prayers for her. ❤

[@edub201683]

The person who was supposed to take care of her😢💔

[@mtfine]

How sick and evil. What a betrayal.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

Not all men but a father. A husband. A brother. A neighbor.. and 70+ others not far away at all.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

And they can HATE YOU and still be attracted to you.

[@Cynophileandavianenthusiast]

You got that right, sis.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

What point are you trying to make with this comment? It's understood that people who do bad things will have relatives and neighbors, isn't it?

[@enoch4499]

I heard she had a "serene smile on her face for the whole trial" what a BADDY BOSS! God bless her 🙏🏼

[@nicole1859]

Most of the other mens' defense is that they didn't know she didn't consent, as if sleeping with a fully passed out woman is normal, disgusting

[@donolivia7501]

Husband of 50 years 🥺 wow u just never know the monster u could be married to 😡😡

[@shortad1111]

What an incredibly brave and strong woman!! Thank you Gisele.

[@125southernnh2]

"How did we get here?" That really is the 20 million dollar question.

[@sloth9669]

Who is we?

[@rhambosia1]

Patriarchy

[@lllll99999-f]

so horrific, but the strength and dignity of Gisele is so and admirable and amazing.

[@ratride1]

What a horrible thing to do to somebody. Evil. I hope and pray she can recover to some level of a good life.

[@ariellebotwinick1537]

What a horrible nightmare!? Imagine finding out that someone you thought loved you was violating you to such an extreme. I can’t.

[@joemeathook-rb2nx]

I’m appalled! As a husband of forty years and a man cannot contemplate, understand or believe that a man and husband could do this to his wife! Guilty is very easy to decide and this lady has tremendous will and courage and I feel so sorry that this happened to her! All these men should be in prison for life in my opinion that isn’t enough but it’s something!

[@Thaddeus-ml8if]

It is despicable that they are concealing the identities of her monster husband and the sick men that participated in this while the victim is seen!! Show their faces!!!!

[@userxyz64]

The accused will be named after a guilty verdict. It is to ensure a fair trial.

[@kimberlyfamoly5863]

This woman should have been Times person of the year.

[@SewWhittle]

What a horrific experience. Good for her for bring it to light. I pray she can heal and move on when this is over.

[@lisarussell8874]

Sending her so much love and peace to her heart. Brava.

[@BigTroubleD]

What a woman. Love our sister. We are in strength with her.

[@1amybean]

20 years for this absolute monster? Unbelievable. How can this be? This is what French law says is the maximum penalty? Are women not worth anything in this miserable world?

[@johntitorii6676]

Are u under mind control

[@charmaccents6278]

Prayers to this poor woman who suffered this evil.

[@tammylain7754]

Disgusting. And then I think of all the children who are abused- are told they are lying or not taken seriously. And never got a conviction or help. We need a metoo for children.

[@msbutterflyz]

The police investigation shows the importance of reporting all sex offences including upskirting.

[@daCubanaqt]

Omg, I think a similar story was featured on Law&Order SVU. Cannot believe someone would do this to their spouse in real life.

[@BooDotBoo]

Art imitates life very often.

[@userxyz64]

Obviously it does occur in real life when there are chat rooms called "without her consent"!

[@katek4275]

"Shame to change sides." She is an icon ❤

[@pallen49]

If they have been married for 50 years, and going back to the days of no computers nor cell phone, who knows he might've done that to her way way back in the days as well?

[@gabriellehitchins9182]

I have heard a report somewhere he might be linked to a 🍇&🪦 that happened in the 70’s

[@sne299]

You have no idea how brave and strong that woman is, by making her trial public she was on the path of battle, she had to see the hours hours of footage of rape, her own daugther had to watch it as well, that's one hell of a thing, more power to her, Giselle est une des femmes les plus brave que j'ai vu de ma vie. The law isn't severe enough in france

[@lmgutier]

Their argument is the husband gave consent??? How pathetic! Like he owns her....

[@Miettes-ti2oj]

Well, it's France, unfortunately.

[@manuelag2128]

Merci Giselle 🌹, from Germany with Love 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@taraoladimeji981]

This story scares me to date so bad.

[@websurfer5772]

Develop a fierce intuition first. I'm female and a book that helped start me off in the right direction is _Women Who Run With the Wolves_ by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Something happens to you when you start going down this rabbit hole. You become really good at discerning which people are good for you and which aren't. There are always red flags and dead giveaways but you have to learn what to look for first. There are good videos and books on dating too. And there are rubriks online to run people through to see if they're high up on the narcissism scale.

[@SoyYo-mj8oe]

Same here. I just watched, Blink twice. And it gave me, real life vibes. I'm just going to keep my family safe & stay single... Stay vigilant everyone 🌻

[@BooDotBoo]

Right? I was already iffy, heard about this, then watched Blink Twice not too long ago, and then all of the stories coming out left and right about things happening to women trying to date... it's almost like you'd be crazy to date.

[@tim5114]

@@SoyYo-mj8oe If you want to be single thats fine, But dont think every man is some "monster". If you met someone you liked just know to take things slow and if they have a problem with that, then yes i wouldnt have a person who cant respect boundaries in your life.

[@nathemstreet]

Wise to be cautious. These types exist around the planet. I got caught by a similar crew.

[@anitakephart3851]

Why no last name for all of these men when she had to give her full name.. Again, such injustice.

[@Miettes-ti2oj]

The point is that she agreed and even INSISTED on giving her full name, b/c SHE is not to blame & SHE has no reason to be ashamed. The press would normally have withheld her name. Now that the clowns have been convicted every single one of their names is available to the public, the media just has much less interest in publishing 51 mens' names. It's France, let's just assume half of them are named either Jean-something or Mohammed-something, lol.