What we know about the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot

A majority of the defendants in the case that has shocked France and the world are contesting the accusation of rape. Some have claimed they believed a husband’s consent for sexual intercourse was sufficient, others said Dominique Pelicot tricked them into believing his wife had consented.

What we know about the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot
An older woman in a red sweater stands in a crowd

A majority of the defendants in the case that has shocked France and the world are contesting the accusation of rape. Some have claimed they believed a husband’s consent for sexual intercourse was sufficient, others said Dominique Pelicot tricked them into believing his wife had consented.