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Gisele Pelicot: Shocking Revelations – Wants to Visit Her Ex-Husband in Prison

Published February 12, 2026, 14:19
Gisele Pelicot: Shocking Revelations – Wants to Visit Her Ex-Husband in Prison

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman who became a symbol of the feminist movement after the revelation that she was raped for years by her husband and other men, gave her first television interview after the trial. In the interview, Pelicot revealed shocking details about her traumatic experience and the psychological consequences she suffered. She described the shock she felt when police showed her photos of the rapes and how she initially did not recognize herself. She also referred to warning signs she had ignored in the past and incidents suggesting that her husband was secretly drugging her. Despite everything she went through, Pelicot said she intends to visit her ex-husband in prison, with the aim of asking him “Why did you do this?” and processing her trauma. She admitted that she still has mixed feelings for her ex-husband, but wants to hold on to the good memories from their marriage. The interview with Pelicot has caused great emotion and has reignited the debate about sexual violence and support for victims. Her story has inspired many women around the world to speak out about their own experiences and demand justice. The publication of her memoirs is expected to further raise public awareness of the issue of sexual violence.