Ms Pelicot has become a hero for sexual assault survivors after waiving her right to anonymity in a case that shocked the world.
A husband described as one of France's worst sex offenders is expected to be sentenced tomorrow - as the verdicts for all 51 defendants come back in the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial. Dominique Pelicot, 72, has admitted drugging and raping his then-wife Ms Pelicot, 72, for almost a decade. During the four-month trial, he explained how he invited strangers to allegedly rape her as well.
' Fifty other men have also been on trial accused of rape or sexual assault. The majority deny the charges saying they were not aware that Ms Pelicot had not consented. Some claim Dominique Pelicot had told them that they were taking part in the couple's sex game. Among those facing one of the most severe sentences is 30-year-old Charly A. He is accused of raping Ms Pelicot six times including on her birthday.
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