In a harrowing trial that has gripped France, Dominique Pelicot has confessed to drugging his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and facilitating the mass rape of her by more than 70 men. During court proceedings, Pelicot branded himself a rapist, stating, 'I am a rapist like all the others' and acknowledging that his actions stemmed from a disturbing sense of idleness. The case has ignited widespread protests against sexual violence, with demonstrators calling for accountability and support for victims of abuse. As protests continue across the country, the case has shed light on the alarming prevalence of sexual assault in French society, prompting a national conversation about consent and the treatment of survivors. Gisèle Pelicot, the victim, has become a symbol of bravery in the face of unimaginable horror.