Prosecutors seek 20-year sentence for main accused Dominique Pelicot in France mass rape case
French prosecutors sought a 20-year sentence for Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife by dozens of men. The trial, involving 50 defendants, concluded arguments amidst national protests against gender-based violence. Pelicot confessed to the crimes, while many defendants claimed they believed the acts were consensual.
