In a highly anticipated courtroom drama today, Dominique Pélicot, known as the ‘Monster of Avignon,’ made a startling confession.
The 71-year-old retired electrician openly admitted to drugging his wife and allowing numerous strangers to assault her.
This admission has left the courtroom, and the world at large, in stunned silence.
A Disturbing Confession
Dominique Pélicot, who had been absent from his trial due to illness, spoke out for the first time this morning.
Addressing the court, he declared, “I am a rapist, just like everyone else here.”
He acknowledged the full extent of his crimes during the trial at the Vaucluse Criminal Court in Avignon.
Alongside him are 50 other men, all facing charges of aggravated rape against his wife, Gisèle Pélicot, who is also 71.
If found guilty, Pélicot could face a 20-year prison sentence.
Gisèle Pélicot’s Heartbreaking Reaction
Gisèle Pélicot bravely faced her estranged husband in court.
Reflecting on the years she spent with him, she said, “It is difficult to hear it.
For fifty years, I lived with a man I never imagined could commit such acts. I trusted him completely.”
As Pélicot tried to justify his actions, expressing regret and asking for forgiveness, Gisèle remained composed, watching him from her seat in the courtroom.
Pélicot’s Troubling Background
In his testimony, Pélicot also touched on his own traumatic past.
He claimed that his experiences of sexual abuse as a child influenced his later actions.
Describing the abuse he suffered at nine and witnessing another attack at fourteen, Pélicot said, “I remember only shock and trauma.
She did not deserve this. I admit it.”
He went on to argue that such experiences shaped his behavior, though he insisted he never saw his wife as an object.
Disturbing Details Emerge
Pélicot revealed shocking details about his abuse of his wife.
He mentioned that he had secretly recorded intimate videos of Gisèle and their family members.
The court heard about the disturbing evidence discovered on his devices, including thousands of explicit images and videos.
Pélicot’s actions involved advertising on a now-deleted online forum to find other perpetrators.
The Impact on Victims and Family
In addition to his crimes against Gisèle, Pélicot’s daughter, Caroline Darian, accused him of being a “major sexual predator” and of secretly photographing her and her sisters-in-law.
His alleged behavior extended beyond his immediate family, with reports of Pélicot filming up women’s skirts and accumulating a vast collection of illicit materials.
Legal Proceedings and Future Steps
The trial is expected to continue until December 21, with 14 of the defendants already admitting to rape.
Pélicot’s legal team has recently claimed he is too ill to attend court, citing abdominal pain and a suspected bladder infection.
As the court case unfolds, further details about Pélicot’s actions and the involvement of other accused will continue to emerge.
The courtroom drama surrounding Dominique Pélicot is a chilling reminder of the depths of human depravity and the ongoing quest for justice for the victims.
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