Pelicot stood trial alongside 50 other men, many of whom denied the allegations. However, the court in Avignon found 47 guilty of rape, two of attempted rape, and two of sexual assault. The men, who hailed from nearby villages and towns,

Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife, and inviting other men to join him in violating her. Most of the other men were also convicted.

The trial that focused on the horrific sexual assault of Gisèle Pelicot saw 51 men convicted, but she wasn't the only victim. WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse

Gisele Pelicot's public appearances made all the difference in her case, sending a clear message to survivors they weren't alone and curbing stigma.

A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty on Thursday of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade, and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her unconscious body. All the Frenchman's 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape,

Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot, was found guilty of aggravated rape. He drugged his wife and recruited other men to rape her.

Dominique Pelicot, who admitted to drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade and to inviting dozens of strangers to join him, was convicted on Thursday of aggravated rape and other charges and was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison.