The bravery of Gisèle Pelicot in the rape trial horrifying France

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🗓️ 26 September 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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For more than a decade Pelicot’s husband drugged her and invited other men to allegedly rape her. When she found out, she made an extraordinary decision. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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0:05.0	Today, ordinary men and extraordinary violence, the mass rape trial sending shockwave through France. Today in Focus is supported by Sky Mobile, the UK's fastest growing network.
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1:25.8	A quick warning before we start, this episode contains references to drugging, sexual abuse and domestic violence. If you've ever dreamt of moving to Provence, then Mazzan is the sort of idyllic place you might have pictured.
1:50.0	According to Anjelie Chrysophis, the Guardians Paris Correspondent.
1:54.0	A village that was surrounded by vineyards and fruit trees with stone buildings with traditional pale blue shutters.
2:00.0	It was a real image of the southern France.
2:03.0	Giselle Pelico thought so too.
2:05.0	She moved there from Paris with her husband,
2:08.0	after a successful career as a manager in the nuclear industry.
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