The French prosecution has requested a 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pellico, who is accused of organizing dozens of rapes of his wife.
The court hearing took place on November 25, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, according to Reuters. Prosecutor Laura Chabot stated that while the maximum sentence of 20 years is significant, it is still insufficient given the severity of the crimes committed.
The public discussion of the case has resonated not only in France but also internationally. Giselle Pellico, the victim in this case, has become a symbol of the fight for women’s rights and the feminist movement.
71-year-old Dominique Pellico has admitted his guilt. It is also reported that France is considering changes to its laws regarding rape, including the introduction of mandatory consent for sexual acts. On the same day, a large protest against gender-based violence and sexual crimes took place in Paris.
