Dominique Pelicot, a French man accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating her rape by dozens of strangers over nearly a decade, made a shocking admission in court on Tuesday, declaring, 'I am a rapist.' This revelation came during one of France's most high-profile criminal trials in recent memory, which had to be delayed last week due to Pelicot's poor health.
Pelicot is facing a litany of charges, including rape, gang rape, and privacy violations related to recording and disseminating sexual images. Despite his health issues, he appeared in court with a cane and spoke to the judge through a microphone, periodically taking breaks to rest.
