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Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France (www.bbc.com)

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After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements.

The case focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, pensioners who are now in their early 70s.

Ms Pelicot's legal team will give their final statements on Tuesday, and the defence will then follow, ahead of a verdict from a panel of five judges expected on 20 December.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

She has forcefully hit back at "humiliating" suggestions by the defence that she may have been drunk or pretending to be asleep during the alleged rapes, stating that she was never interested in partner-swapping or threesomes

Her piece of shit husband admitted to the crime 4 years ago. What absolute scum bag defense lawyer had the gall to try and pitch that she was aware of the ordeal? I know your jobs to defend your client, but if that's the best you have quit

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

If this was in the US, I'd say they're creating a permission structure to allow a raging misogynist to feel justified in voting to acquit, hoping that there's one of those on the jury. When a long shot is your best shot, you take it. At least when your job requires ignoring truth and ethics.