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Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France (www.bbc.com)

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After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements.

The case focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, pensioners who are now in their early 70s.

Ms Pelicot's legal team will give their final statements on Tuesday, and the defence will then follow, ahead of a verdict from a panel of five judges expected on 20 December.

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[–] Hegar@fedia.io 4 points 8 hours ago

If this was in the US, I'd say they're creating a permission structure to allow a raging misogynist to feel justified in voting to acquit, hoping that there's one of those on the jury. When a long shot is your best shot, you take it. At least when your job requires ignoring truth and ethics.