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Gisèle Pelicot Seeks Answers in Daughter's Abuse Case

2/17/2026

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Gisèle Pelicot plans to confront Dominique Pelicot in prison to seek answers about alleged abuses against their daughter.
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping Gisèle Pelicot, along with 50 other men.
In her memoir, A Hymn to Life, Gisèle Pelicot reflects on harrowing experiences and their impact.
She emphasizes sharing her story to empower survivors and hopes for healing and reconciliation with her daughter.

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Gisèle Pelicot plans to confront Dominique Pelicot in prison to seek answers about alleged abuses against their daughter.
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping Gisèle Pelicot, along with 50 other men.
In her memoir, A Hymn to Life, Gisèle Pelicot reflects on harrowing experiences and their impact.
She emphasizes sharing her story to empower survivors and hopes for healing and reconciliation with her daughter.