These assaults became known to the police when they investigated him for taking upskirt videos at a supermarket in 2020. Since then, Gisele Pelicot has become the central figure in a court case that has rocked France.
For someone who so recently had to come to terms with a history of violence that she wasn't even aware was happening to her (even though she was experiencing numerous trauma-related symptoms), she has shown incredible courage in taking on and testifying in such a high-profile case.
"The shame isn't ours to feel; it's theirs," she has been quoted as saying in court.
This story is from the November 08, 2024 edition of The Morning Standard.
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