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Gisèle Pelicot speaks about confronting shame and finding hope.
Summary
Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity at a 2024 trial that led to her former husband's 20-year sentence, and she discusses shame and hope as her memoir A Hymn to Life is published.
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Gisèle Pelicot has spoken publicly about her experience as her memoir is published and an interview with Victoria Derbyshire is broadcast on BBC Audio. In 2024 she waived her anonymity at a trial that resulted in a 20-year sentence for her former husband for offences connected to multiple assaults. The interview and memoir centre on changing the public conversation about shame and supporting survivors.
Known details:
- Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity during her 2024 trial.
- The trial resulted in a 20-year sentence for her former husband for offences linked to multiple sexual assaults.
- She has said publicly that "shame must change sides."
- Her memoir, A Hymn to Life, has been published and is the focus of a BBC interview.
Summary:
The case and Pelicot's choice to speak openly have influenced public discussion about survivors and shame. The memoir publication and the BBC interview continue that conversation. Undetermined at this time.
