Here in the U.S. you most likely have not heard of this case or this absolutely HEROIC woman.
Her name is Giséle Pelicot and her ex-husband of 50 years has pled guilty to placing drugs in her food and drinks for a 10 year period time, after which he would then invite men into their home to commit aggravated sexual assault against her with him, as she laid there incapacitated. He and 40 other men now stand trial for aggravated rape.
The ex husband had over 20,000 images and videos stored on his phone depicting the horrific crimes against his wife.
Ms. Pelicot in an incredible act of bravery waived anonymity as she wanted to embolden other women victims to come forward and out their attackers. She has shattered the ridiculous myth of the monster rapist and has allowed the public to know that the attacker can be the very person you’re closest to.
The mother and grandmother has allowed for her life to be put under the microscope of a trial in order to create awareness.
Every day she walks into Court, composed and ready to withstand cross examination by 40 attorneys defending her attackers.
“One lawyer asked her — causing an uproar in the courtroom — “Would you not have a secret inclination for exhibitionism?” Another suggested: “These photos are very explicit. Not all women would accept this type of photo, even with a loving husband.””
“Ms. Pelicot remained defiant. “If this is an attempt to trap me, it’s difficult to bear,” she said. “What is it that you’re looking for here in this room, to make me look guilty?””
Ms. Pelicot is hero and her story should be known because she wants it that way as she is an advocate for victims of sexual assault all over the world.
I’ve gifted The NY Times piece that I’ve quoted here…I hope you’ll take the time to read it…it’s important.
We will be doing a live about Ms Pelicot’s case on our YT Channel. Most likely today.
https://t.co/rwW3qeMS77
#GiselePelicot #advocacy
Smriti Irani can call my father anything, peon, proxy, servant, ant whatever but numbers are in front of us.
She did acting of Priyanka Gandhi Ji also, that was nice.
Listen to the daughters of Kishori Lal Sharma Ji to understand their culture and manners. 👌🏻
Just to give you an idea of how HUGE this win was for the opposition.
During the campaign, Narendra Modi was campaigning from all seats in his name. He kept saying the candidate doesn't matter, because every vote goes directly to Modi.
By that logic, every opposition neta who fought this election was fighting against Narendra Modi. All those who won, have effectively DEFEATED Narendra Modi.
And that's huge.
Update to @ShefVaidya :
1. @MahuaMoitra won by a margin of 56K votes
2. @ShashiTharoor defeted Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar by
16K votes
3. @supriya_sule won against Sunetra Pawar, Wife of Ajit Pawar.
4. @ShatruganSinha wins with a vote margin of 59K.
5. A Raja Won against Union Minister L. Murugan by a 2.4 lakh votes margin
6. @asadowaisi won with a margin of over 3.38 lakh votes.
7. @KanimozhiDMK won again with a whopping margin of 3.93 lakh votes.
8. @Dayanidhi_Maran won with a margin of 2.44 lakh votes.
9. Amethi candidate Kishori Lal Sharma defeated your favourite Union Minister @smritiirani by a margin of 1.67 lakh votes.
10. @RahulGandhi won Waynad and Raibareli with a margin of 3.64 Lakh and 3.89 lakh votes.
The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.
I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage - in the World Cup Semi-final - and at my home ground is the icing on the cake.
#INDvNZ
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