Justice Served for Gisele Pelicot: A Survivor's Triumph

Gisele Pelicot, a 72-year-old victim of prolonged abuse, expressed respect for the court after her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, was convicted for orchestrating her mass rape over a decade. He received a 20-year sentence, while his co-defendants received lesser sentences of three to 15 years.

Gisele Pelicot, the 72-year-old survivor of a harrowing ordeal, voiced respect for the judicial process after the conviction of her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot. He was sentenced to 20 years for drugging and facilitating the mass rape of Gisele over ten years.

A court found his accomplices guilty of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault, sentencing them to between three and 15 years - a lesser penalty than the prosecution had sought.

Pelicot described the trial as an extremely challenging experience and expressed gratitude to her supporters during the process.

(With inputs from agencies.)