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French Court Increases Pelicot Rapist's Sentence to 10 Years

French Court Increases Pelicot Rapist's Sentence to 10 Years

French Court Increases Pelicot Rapist's Sentence to 10 Years
Above: Gisele Pelicot leaves the Nimes courthouse, southern France, on Oct. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images

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The appeals court's decision ignores Dogan's entrapment by Dominique Pelicot, who lured him under false pretenses of consensual activity. As the primary caregiver for his disabled son, Dogan's rigid denial of intent reflects desperation, not guilt. This ruling exacerbates family suffering and questions the fairness of the justice system in complex deception cases.

Dogan must take responsibility for his actions. Video evidence clearly shows him 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.


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