Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and his co-defendants convicted in France rape trial

AP explains after 51 men were convicted Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that riveted France and turned Gisele Pelicot into an icon.

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[chungm]

Can you imagine your own husband of 50 years doing this to you?! How horrific!

[BriantheMan.-ywlt]

Only a twenty year sentence? That’s less than five months for each occurrence. That is a crime itself. It should have been a life sentence.

[gingerever]

What an incredible remarkable woman!!! She will go down in history all 51 men were found What incredible strength!!!!

[Jen_ell]

I’m so happy some modicum of justice was served on her behalf. I was sick when I heard her story some months ago.

[deniseparker]

Such a courageous woman!!! Thank you for your strength.

[droundyCubby]

I love what she said, "to see shame change camps!"' She looks so radiant, younger. She has blessed woman-kind.

[danielalveorodriguez]

American media has been totally ignoring this story.

[RT-qdyl]

Why isn't anyone releasing the suspects names?

[stephanieroth]

Gisele has to be one of the strongest human beings. She is this century's Joan of Arc.

[fromjocelyn]

Thank you for saying "survivor" instead of "victim". As a survivor, myself, this means a lot.

[MatuzaMortgages]

Unbelievable that a husband would do that to his kind of hate did he harbor against her???? Just wow!. Glad she stepped forward. A warrior!❤

[Voicecrack]

Sordid???? They are not sordid, they are horrific. What is that word choice?

[markjoseph]

Husband’s fetish? Let him rot in jail !

[sandyschneider]

Congratulations you brave and selfless woman! I hope you can rebuild your life and restore your health. Next sue those guilty men for emotional & physical trauma. I suspect they have hefty bank accounts if family has not hidden or moved their $& You should not be responsible for atty fees, medical bills, etc.

[bluliite]

The other 30 weren't convicted. They were allowed to disappear. But I guess we're going to forget this. It was 80 men, not 50.

[elfinfire]

What a hero for us all!! 💖 Such compassionate bravery

[shawnaball]

Justice is served! You fought a long and difficult fight. Lifting you up ma’am in prayers❤💡

[almpvnj]

Bravo Gisele! How horrific, thank you for fighting for yourself and all victims, especially the innocent children worldwide! Your strength and courage will forever be remembered!❤

[jimgill]

How gross to be these men and do nothing when this disgusting act was presented to them.

[jamesmurray]

Sorry that happened to you. Live a better life.❤.