Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon - and tore her family apart
Published: 10/4/2025

Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman at the center of a high-profile rape trial involving 51 men, including her husband, became a feminist icon after the guilty verdicts were handed down. One of the defendants, Husamettin Dogan, is appealing his sentence in court. The trial, which gained global attention, has deeply impacted Pelicot and her family, leading to rifts and legal actions among them. The case is seen as a landmark in French society, sparking discussions on issues like rape, consent, and gender violence.