The trial of Pelikos and 50 other men accused of raping his wife has shocked the world. It has also sparked protests across France in support of Gisele Pélicot who has become a symbol of the fight against sexual violence.
In court on Tuesday, Peliko admitted to orchestrating the gang rape of his now ex-wife. He apologized and said he eventually hoped to win back his ex-partner, who filed for divorce after learning of the rapes from investigators.
Wednesday began with more disturbing testimony, as Marechal described how he and his sisters were sexually abused at the hands of his father.
He said it was Pelikos who unlocked his inner demon.
“I am sorry for my actions. I love my wife,” Marechal said in the courtroom. “If I had not met Mr. Pellicott, I would never have done this deed. He was reassuring, like a cousin.”
Prosecutors allege Marechal met Peliko on a website called Coco, where Peliko shared with him images of his wife being raped by men he had recruited, describing how he had drugged her.
Marechal told the courtroom he stumbled on the site by accident and initially refused Pelico’s request to rape his wife before consenting. Prosecutors say Pelico drugged Marechal’s wife and raped her while Marechal watched.
Peliko pleaded guilty to raping Marechal’s wife and said he regretted his actions, adding that he broke off contact with them after she woke up while he was in her room. Prosecutors say Peliko was recorded in at least three of the 12 attacks on his wife Celia.
The 54-year-old has five children with Marechal and has stuck by his side without suing.
Instead, Giselle Pelico, 72, insisted on a public trial in a bid to expose her ex-husband and the 50 men he is accused of recruiting to rape her.
Peliko pleaded guilty to raping Marechal’s wife and stated that he regretted his actions. He broke off relations with the Maresals when the victim woke up while he was still in the bedroom. According to the indictment, Peliko has been recorded in at least three of the 12 rapes of Celia Maresal.
54-year-old Celia Maresal has 5 children with her husband, whom she has not sued. She states that she is staying with him “for the sake of the children”.
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