Editor’s note: Before the academic school year, a member of The Aggie’s photo desk attended a protest in France regarding an ongoing trial. The following is our photographer’s visual account of what happened.
By Sacha Chickering — photo@theaggie.org
France is currently transfixed by the trial of a man who allegedly drugged his wife so that he could film other men raping her. Over fifty other men are also on trial.
The victim, Gisele Pelicot, only found out when the police showed her videos spanning a decade. While she had the right to keep the trial private, she chose to make it public, raising awareness of sexual violence.
This story has gained mass attention in France, spotlighting not only sexual assault under the influence but assault in general and male attitudes toward it. Women at the protest demanded, “Shame must change sides!”
On Sept. 14, I attended a protest in Paris, one of many nationwide. These are some photos. By researching “Gisele Pelicot,” you can read more on this horrifying story.
By Sacha Chickering — photo@theaggie.org
