A French appeals court in Nimes increased Husamettin Dogan's prison sentence from nine to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot, with the 44-year-old construction worker being the only defendant among 51 convicted men to maintain his appeal.</span

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A French appeals court in Nimes increased Husamettin Dogan's prison sentence from nine to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot, with the 44-year-old construction worker being the only defendant among 51 convicted men to maintain his appeal.

Dominique Pelicot admitted to drugging his then-wife Gisele with sedatives and recruiting dozens of strangers online to assault her over nearly a decade, with investigators finding evidence on his hard drive showing the abuse occurred.</span

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Dominique Pelicot admitted to drugging his then-wife Gisele with sedatives and recruiting dozens of strangers online to assault her over nearly a decade, with investigators finding evidence on his hard drive showing the abuse occurred.

Video evidence presented in court showed Dogan assaulting an unconscious Gisele Pelicot for over three hours, with footage capturing him penetrating her while she remained motionless and could be heard snoring during the attack.</span

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Video evidence presented in court showed Dogan assaulting an unconscious Gisele Pelicot for over three hours, with footage capturing him penetrating her while she remained motionless and could be heard snoring during the attack.

Dogan maintained his innocence throughout the appeal process, claiming he was trapped by Dominique Pelicot into believing he was participating in a consensual sexual game rather than committing rape against an unconscious victim.</span

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Dogan maintained his innocence throughout the appeal process, claiming he was trapped by Dominique Pelicot into believing he was participating in a consensual sexual game rather than committing rape against an unconscious victim.

Gisele Pelicot waived her right to anonymity and allowed public access to the courtroom proceedings to raise awareness about sexual violence, stating that perpetrators rather than victims should feel shame for these crimes.</span

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Gisele Pelicot waived her right to anonymity and allowed public access to the courtroom proceedings to raise awareness about sexual violence, stating that perpetrators rather than victims should feel shame for these crimes.

The original trial resulted in convictions for all 51 defendants with sentences ranging from three to 20 years, while civil proceedings are scheduled for November to determine damages owed to Gisele Pelicot and her family.</span

The original trial resulted in convictions for all 51 defendants with sentences ranging from three to 20 years, while civil proceedings are scheduled for November to determine damages owed to Gisele Pelicot and her family.

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The appeal process demonstrates justice working properly, giving defendants rightful opportunity for careful review. Dogan deserves individual attention his case didn't receive when lumped with 50 others, especially given his disabilities and role as caregiver to his severely disabled son.

The appeal process demonstrates justice working properly, giving defendants rightful opportunity for careful review. Dogan deserves individual attention his case didn't receive when lumped with 50 others, especially given his disabilities and role as caregiver to his severely disabled son.</span

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Appeal Trial Opens in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case

Video evidence clearly shows Dogan penetrating an unconscious woman for over three hours, yet he still denies being a rapist. His manipulation claims fall apart when investigators prove he knew exactly what he was doing during this horrific assault.

Video evidence clearly shows Dogan penetrating an unconscious woman for over three hours, yet he still denies being a rapist. His manipulation claims fall apart when investigators prove he knew exactly what he was doing during this horrific assault.</span

French Court Increases Pelicot Rapist's Sentence to 10 Years

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