The ex-husband accused of drugging his then wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her for nearly 10 years has been sentenced to 20 years.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, a jury in Avignon, France, found Dominique Pélicot, 72, guilty of aggravated rape against his wife Gisèle Pélicot, also 72, after he confessed to his crimes in court, admitting, "I am a rapist," per the BBC. Read the full story, including more on the verdicts for the 50 other men on trial, at the link in our bio. | 📷: Getty
The ex-husband accused of drugging his then wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her for nearly 10 years has been sentenced to 20 years. On Thursday, Dec. 19, a jury in Avignon, France, found Dominique Pélicot, 72, guilty of aggravated rape against his wife Gisèle Pélicot, also 72, after he confessed to his crimes in court, admitting, "I am a rapist," per the BBC. Read the full story, including more on the verdicts for the 50 other men on trial, at the link in our bio. | 📷: Getty
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