French Man Faces Trial for Drugging Wife..
French Man Faces Trial for Drugging Wife..
A French pensioner is on trial in Avignon for allegedly drugging his wife and allowing numerous strangers to sexually assault her over a decade. The 71-year-old former EDF employee, Dominique P., is accused of orchestrating the abuse by recruiting men online. Alongside him, 50 men—ranging in age from 26 to 74—are being tried.
Police investigations have revealed a disturbing pattern: 92 rapes committed by 72 men, 51 of whom have been identified. The 72-year-old victim was reportedly so heavily sedated that she remained unaware of the assaults until 2020.
Judge Roger Arata has ruled that the trial will be conducted publicly, fulfilling the victim's wish for complete transparency. Her lawyer, Stephane Babonneau, stated that she aims to raise awareness to prevent such atrocities in the future. Despite the public nature of the trial, her other lawyer, Antoine Camus, noted that it will be a painful experience for her, as she will have to confront the details of her suffering.
The case came to light when Dominique P. was caught filming women secretly in a shopping center. Upon further investigation, police discovered hundreds of images and videos of his wife, unconscious and in compromising positions, on his computer. The evidence included chats from a now-defunct website where he had arranged for strangers to come to their home for the assaults.
Dominique P. admitted to using powerful tranquilizers, including Temesta, on his wife. The abuse began in 2011 near paris and continued after their move to Mazan in 2013. The husband participated in and filmed the rapes, while degrading the men involved.
The accused men include various professionals and family men. Some participated only once, while others took part multiple times. Many claimed they believed they were aiding a couple's sexual fantasies, though Dominique P. confessed that they were aware his wife was drugged.
In addition to the current charges, Dominique P. data-faces allegations related to a 1991 murder and rape, which he denies, and an attempted rape in 1999, which he has admitted to. Experts suggest he does not suffer from mental illness but has a psychological need to dominate. Feminists have protested outside the courthouse, condemning the case as a severe abuse of power.