Gisèle Pelicot, a victim of over a decade of rape by her husband and others, delivered a powerful closing statement in a major French criminal trial. She criticized 'macho' and 'patriarchal' attitudes towards rape and emphasized the need for a change in societal perceptions. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, admitted to drugging her and facilitating the assaults. The case has sparked significant public interest and protests, highlighting issues of consent and the influence of pornography on rape culture.