ENTRETIEN. M e Agnes Fichot, collaboratrice de Gisele Halimi, a assiste a une partie du proces de Mazan. Elle met l'affaire Pelicot en regard de l'affaire Tonglet-Castellano, en 1974.
The article examines two landmark cases in the fight against rape: the 1978 case involving Anne Tonglet and Araceli Castellano, defended by Gisèle Halimi and Agnès Fichot, and the 2024 case of Gisèle Pelicot. Both cases highlight the societal challenges faced by rape victims. In 1978, the women endured harsh questioning, leading to the 1980 law criminalizing rape. In 2024, Pelicot publicly testified, rejecting the option to give a private statement, as a political gesture. Agnès Fichot reflects on the progress made, noting the ongoing struggles and the impact of these cases on changing societal perceptions and legal approaches to rape.