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The Guardian

‘I am part of this nightmare’: man admits guilt in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial



Lionel R, 44, one of 50 men accused, apologises to his victim and tells the court: ‘I have no choice but to accept the facts’One of 50 men accused of raping the French woman Gisèle Pelicot after she was drugged by her husband accepted the charges on Thursday, saying he was sorry for what he did.Lionel R, a 44-year-old supermarket worker and father of three, was among dozens of men accused of participating in the mass rape of Pelicot over a decade in a trial that has shocked France. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/19/i-am-part-of-this-nightmare-man-admits-guilt-in-gisele-pelicot-trial

Author : Angelique Chrisafis in Paris and agencies

Publish date : 2024-09-20 08:09:51

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