'Verdict shakes French society to its core: Shifting judicial focus on actions of perpetrators'

[@mranster]

Gisèle's beautiful, vindicated smile is a treasure. She's earned her rest. As for the defense lawyer saying those fifty rapists "weren't meant to be here," ridiculous. Those men walked into that bedroom fully conscious, of their own free will. They made their choice, and they deserve to be held accountable.

[@blancasalinas5890]

She is an amazing lady. So much dignity even after her ex and so Many men tried to strip her of it. France should immortalize her naming a new Law after her.

[@Atomicblastoid61]

Strong and brave woman 💐💐💐💐

[@pamhartt4304]

I wish her healing and want her to know how thankful I am. She has stood up for woman all around the world. thank you. watching from Canada.

[@nancygeorge6956]

Way too light sentences. Reprehensible behavior deserves harsh punishment.

[@mwoods1052]

20 years was the maximum.

[@iLoveLadyDiana]

@@mwoods1052that needs to change

[@nightowl6260]

Why is he not indicted for trafficking? Why is he not also indicted for kidnapping and assault where he used chemical restraints?

[@iLoveLadyDiana]

Because the current definition for trafficking requires there’s be financial gain. Dominique didn’t make money from this. It’s outrageous, he trafficked her nonetheless

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Perhaps he can be sued or charged further by others

[@panicmedusa]

Different laws in France

[@JelMain]

"Shifting judicial focus on actions of perpetrators"? Isn't that what Justice is supposed to be focused on? Evidence. You also mistranslated her statement again, omitting the clause in which she said it was just a victory for the moment, casting doubt on whether it is a change of heart - France remains a deeply patriarchal nation, which is why the convicted thought they could get away with it.

[@victoriabecker653]

Exactly. Given the laughable defense tactics, men will still justify rape as OK

[@maramcmanus9669]

I would be furious and enraged. Those men should have gotten the maximum sentence. How much you want to bet they wont go looking for the 30 men they couldn't identify and will consider this case closed? Remember, there were approximately 80 men. Only 50 +/- were tried.

[@monharris28]

So incredibly strong. Watching in NC in America.

[@girlabouttown9294]

No, 76 men were not handed sentences...it was 50 plus her husband. They couldn't identify at least 20 of the men in the videos.

[@Anne--Marie]

Right. They have the information from the website and video proof, yet they cannot identify them. They are protecting people.

[@manichairdo9265]

They cannot identify them at all. But they may still come across them in other investigations. ​@Anne--Marie

[@cindychristian1700]

I sincerely hope something actually changes in French society and in France legally! That 20 year sentence is an insult but that was the maximum by law!

[@Cocoandindy]

Globally! The sentences are too lenient!

[@Julie-vw5py]

She is an amazing woman! I wish her nothing but peace in her future . Why aren’t the pictures of the men convicted on display?

[@Nottherebutthere]

If this verdict shakes the French to their core, there is something very wrong with the French.

[@DeborahThird-og1uo]

Shouldn’t that be 20 years x 50?

[@inotherwords14]

Yep!

[@HeatherRiley-c7h]

Agree

[@joanjenny2555]

This is not about FEMINISM, stop that!!!!! This is about HUMANITY. Women and Men are equal in their rights. Life....Liberty And ....the pursuit of Happiness. Stop making this a tv drama. Madame Pelicot is a hero to SOCIETY. Peace to the World.

[@bearswithglasses]

... feminism is *literally* about equity for men and women. That's literally the entire point. Just look up the word in the dictionary. The fact that this still goes on means that society isn't equitable and feminism, the idea that men and women should be treated with equity in society, is still very relevant. Trying to say that feminism isn't relevant is saying women should not be treated with equity, which is the opposite of what you seem to be trying to say.

[@teleopinions1367]

One of the things you are missing in this report is interviews with legislators to see if there is a willingness to change Frances' laws about domestic abuse, sexual assault, rape, consent, etc, or is it just lip service that things will change for women? You need to put legislators on the record that they will enact stronger laws about those issues and longer sentences for the perpetrators. The patriarchal patterns are entrenched in French and Italian societies, probably a little more than in other places. You can see it in the fashion industry, right? I think the fashion shows started in either one of those countries and it exemplifies how women are objectified even by other women. And, it is all for cash, it is a business after all.

[@Cocoandindy]

You are absolutely right!

[@Cocoandindy]

The sentences are too lenient!!!!

[@ursulareeg1171]

Bravo, bravo!

[@panicmedusa]

That guy who said his ultimate crime was that other men have to pay for their actions is obviously a rapist and predator himself.

[@em7937]

Shows how entitled they are. They really walk the Earth thinking there is unfair for them to be held accountable for their horrible acts?

[@bonsaijimmy]

She is the ' Joan de Arc' who deserves the Nobel price !

[@JelMain]

A plaster icon with little foundation in reality? I hope not! Jehane was from the family of the Cardinal who resolved the Papal Schism, d'Ailly, and her fighting general Gilles de Rais one of the worst child killers in history.

[@esdee499]

She should be TIMEs person of the year. Women in France owe her a huge debt of gratitude. Incredible woman worthy of deepest and utmost respect

[@mauriziacanale7212]

È una storia devastante non riesco ad accettare una simile crudeltà il marito è un mostro ma anche gli altri l0

[@lindafrizzell6824]

This woman is soooo brave! I thank her for her courage because that is what she had to have, to stand tall thru out all of this disgusting story. I think all of us sat in disbelieve that anyone would do this, and it was her husband , not some random person. I don’t know that many people in her sitution would do that. BRAVE BEYOND BELIEVE! ❤

[@manichairdo9265]

I was intrigued to see the crowd of men around Gisele as she left the court. She thanked the journalists, her lawyer, the judges and her sons for their support and for standing by her. Not all men are depraved. The description of her x has-been's fellow criminals makes a horrifying read. Some had been previously charged with DV, sexual assault and had alcohol and drug addiction issues. I hope sentences become harsher for all sexual crimes and are named, depravity against a man; a woman; a child/ren; a baby.

[@Confessions089]

I hope men who think passing around women is such a macho thing takes notice of this trial.

[@christinenicholson1009]

The charge and investigation should have shaken French society. They may catch up with morals yet.

[@panicmedusa]

Doubtful the world hates women

[@susanhartling-l1c]

No mention on our news in America of this Makes you think hmmmm

[@peabase]

And you made such a hullabaloo about MeToo.

[@JessicaBuchanan-g8y]

You mean child sex trafficking by a member of the US congress??

[@JessicaBuchanan-g8y]

@@peabaseyou haven’t seen nothing yet. Keep it up.

[@Anne--Marie]

That's why I watch BBC, France 24, Australia 24 and other international news outlets. Our 'news' is garbage.

[@lalapopp73]

Because the President elect is one of them. How can they run this story in good faith. Trump is one of them.

[@mauriziacanale7212]

Questo è per le giovani donne che sognano il principe azzurro Attenzione,!!!

[@Iceageonmars]

Should not have revealed her identity - probably the only one who thinks that. Does her no favours.

[@jenna7397]

The entire point was she wanted to show her face in order to make the statement women should not be ashamed, but the men should.

[@Cocoandindy]

Ridiculous comment

[@sandraalbuquerque1486]

And you should shut up! Shame on you! She has more dignity in her little finger than all the men from Avignon

[@BIBIWCICC]

I hope she uses her new found position to hold the government to account for the support it is giving to Israel’s genocide.

[@jrodayeoh]

Give the woman some rest! My goodness she just went through trauma after trauma. Your statement sounds insensitive and ridiculous.

[@ShortSale13]

Not the appropriate place for this comment........

[@nevadatan7323]

🤡

[@Ladynilow]

Shut up

[@fehyndana7725]

Shut up!🙄