Will she change our world? At her testimony in court on Wednesday, Gisèle Pelicot described herself as a “destroyed woman”. But she has become a hero for countless women and survivors of sexual abuse across the world.
The radiant bravery of Gisèle Pelicot
Appalling: Some men have admitted Dominique Pelicot told them he was drugging his then wife, while others claimed they believed they were participating in a sort of "organised game". Glossary
Testimony - A formal written or spoken statement.
Defendants - People who are accused in a court.
Veneer - Something that hides an unpleasant truth. For example, Harvey Weinstein pretended to be a respectable producer, but many were aware that he had assaulted young actresses.
Permissive - Allowing great freedom.