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

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A French appeals court on Thursday increased Husamettin Dogan's prison sentence from nine to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot. The 44-year-old construction worker is 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. Investigators found evidence on his hard drive showing the abuse occurred.

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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. Investigators found 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. Footage captured him penetrating her while she remained motionless and could be heard snoring during the attack.

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Fox 28 Spokane

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

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

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Le Monde.fr

Dogan maintained his innocence throughout the appeal process, claiming Dominique Pelicot trapped him 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.

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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.

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.

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

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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. This decision affirms that consent cannot be assumed.

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. This decision affirms that consent cannot be assumed.

French Court Increases Pelicot Rapist's Sentence to 10 Years

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