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Survivor Gisele Pelicot Fights for Change After Decade of Abuse

2/16/2026

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Gisele Pelicot, a 73-year-old French woman, endured a decade of abuse by her husband who drugged and raped her and enabled 51 assaults.
After a high-profile trial, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison along with 50 accomplices.
Gisele advocates for societal change through education and empathy.
She disclosed health issues linked to abuse, including HPV.

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Story summary

Gisele Pelicot, a 73-year-old French woman, endured a decade of abuse by her husband who drugged and raped her and enabled 51 assaults.
After a high-profile trial, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison along with 50 accomplices.
Gisele advocates for societal change through education and empathy.
She disclosed health issues linked to abuse, including HPV.