Dominique Pelicot Trial News, I Am A Rapist, Admits Husband In French Mass Rape Trial, N18 G

Dominique Pelicot, the 71yearold man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 codefendants who are accused of raping his now exwife Gisèle, Mr Pelicot said: I am a rapist like the others in this They all knew, they cannot say the contrary, he said. Only 15 of the 50 defendants admit rape, with most saying they only took part in sexual acts. Of his exwife, Mr Pelicot said: She did not deserve I was very happy with her, he told the court. Gisèle, who was given the chance to respond shortly after, said: It is difficult for me to listen to this. For 50 years, I lived with a man who I would ve never imagined could be capable of this. I trusted him Although no cameras are allowed in court, the trial is open to t