Shocking Trial in France: Man Accused of Drugging Wife for Decade of Abuse

A 71-year-old French man, Dominique Pelicot, is on trial for allegedly drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her repeatedly over nearly a decade. Fifty other men also face trial. The case came to light when police discovered incriminating footage while investigating Pelicot for voyeuristic activities.

A French court is currently trying a 71-year-old man, Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging his wife and facilitating her abuse by strangers over nearly ten years. This case has sent shockwaves through France.

Pelicot allegedly offered sex with his wife on a website and recorded the abuse. Fifty other men are also on trial for their involvement. The wife, unaware of the rapes due to the drugs, learned of the assaults four years ago from police.

The trial, which includes video evidence, promises to be grueling for the victim, who advocated for its public nature to raise awareness on sexual abuse and drug-induced blackouts. Pelicot has admitted his crimes, according to his lawyer.

(With inputs from agencies.)