Le procès des viols subis par Gisèle Pelicot, profondément sédatée par son ex-mari, a jeté une lumière crue sur l’emploi de la soumission chimique comme mode opératoire criminel des violences sexuelles. Un procédé ancestral dont les victimes, innombrables et invisibles, s’ignorent souvent.
The article discusses the issue of sexual violence facilitated by drug-induced incapacitation, highlighting the trial of a case involving a woman named Gisèle Pelicot who was sedated and raped by her ex-husband. It explores the experiences of victims like Véronique, who were unknowingly drugged before being sexually assaulted, and emphasizes the underreporting and lack of awareness surrounding this form of violence. The article also mentions a record number of calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2024.
