A shocking trial has commenced in Avignon, France, where a 71-year-old former EDF employee, Dominique P., stands accused of orchestrating the rape of his wife by 72 men over a period of ten years. The case has appalled the nation due to its horrifying details.
Dominique P. is charged with drugging his 72-year-old wife and allowing dozens of men to assault her, with police recording 92 instances of rape. The men involved, aged between 26 and 74, include a variety of professionals such as a forklift driver, a fire brigade officer, and a journalist. They are being tried alongside P. for their involvement in the abuse.
The case came to light in September 2020 when Dominique P. was caught secretly filming under women’s skirts at a shopping center. Subsequent investigations revealed disturbing images and videos of his wife, who was heavily sedated, appearing unconscious and in a fetal position. These recordings showed numerous assaults occurring in their home in Mazan, Provence.
Dominique P. admitted to administering powerful sedatives, including Temesta, to his wife. The rapes began in 2011 near Paris and continued after the couple moved to Mazan in 2013. Prosecutors allege that Dominique P. not only participated in the assaults but also filmed and encouraged the attackers using degrading language.
The trial has been made public, as the victim, supported by her three children, seeks to raise awareness about her ordeal. Her lawyers have expressed that the trial will be a painful experience, as she will relive the abuse she only learned of in 2020.
Some of the accused claimed they believed they were participating in a consensual fantasy, though Dominique P. insisted that all were aware of the wife’s drugged state, which he described as akin to a coma.
In addition to the current charges, Dominique P. is facing allegations of murder and rape from 1991, which he denies, and attempted rape from 1999, which he has admitted following DNA evidence. Experts have noted that while he does not appear mentally ill, he exhibits a disturbing need to dominate, particularly over women.
The trial has sparked protests from feminist groups, highlighting the case’s deep impact on the public and the ongoing discussion about sexual violence and consent.
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