French Woman Testifies After Being Drugged and Raped for a Decade
In a shocking court testimony, 72-year-old Gisèle Pélicot shared her harrowing experience of being drugged and raped repeatedly over a span of ten years. Pélicot bravely took the stand, detailing how she unknowingly endured this abuse for a decade, speaking out in court to represent not just herself but other victims who may never realize they’ve been assaulted.
“I speak for all women who are drugged and don’t know about it,” Pélicot said, her voice filled with emotion. “I do it on behalf of all women who will perhaps never know.”
The revelations have sent shockwaves across France, shedding light on the disturbing issue of long-term, covert abuse that often goes undetected. Pélicot’s testimony underscores the vulnerability of victims who are unknowingly drugged, manipulated, and violated by their abusers over extended periods.
The accused, who is currently on trial, allegedly used sedatives to incapacitate Pélicot before carrying out the assaults. The case has reignited discussions around sexual violence, consent, and the need for stronger measures to protect victims from such insidious crimes.
Women’s rights organizations have rallied behind Pélicot, praising her courage in speaking out and highlighting how critical it is for society to address cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault, which often go unnoticed or unreported.
