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Gisele Pelicot, a victim of repeated rapes, stated in court that she never consented to the abuses she suffered and encouraged other victims not to be ashamed and not to feel responsible for the harm done to them: "For me, the harm has been done – I will have to rebuild myself from these ruins and I believe I am on the right path."

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Gisele Pelicot, who was drugged by her ex-husband and raped by dozens of men for nearly a decade, testified in an appeal trial, emphasizing that she did not consent to the abuses. She has become a symbol of the fight against gender violence, urging other victims not to feel ashamed. Pelicot revealed the physical and psychological traumas caused by these rapes, including sexually transmitted diseases. The trial continues with video evidence and testimonies, and the verdict is expected soon.

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