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French Police Officers Charged with Raping Woman in Custody: Evidence Includes Mobile Phone Footage
Nov 02, 2025 08:45 pm CST
Two French police officers have been charged with raping a 26-year-old woman while she was in custody at a Bobigny court facility. The case includes video evidence from one officer's phone, raising significant questions about consent within detention settings. This incident comes amid France's recent legislative changes defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act.
French Rape Trial: Gisele Pelicot Confronts Defendant Who Denies Assaulting Her Despite Video Evidence
Oct 08, 2025 07:37 pm CST
In a high-profile French rape case, 72-year-old Gisele Pelicot confronted defendant Husamettin Dogan who continues to deny assaulting her despite extensive video evidence. Pelicot, whose husband admitted to drugging her and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her over nearly a decade, firmly stated she "never" consented to any sexual acts with Dogan. The case has gained international attention as Pelicot has become a symbol in the fight against sexual violence, emphasizing that perpetrators, not victims, should bear the shame.