Dominique Pelicot, a 72-year-old Frenchman, has been sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife Gisèle, and is under investigation for the alleged rape and murder of Sophie Narme in 1991, as well as the attempted rape of another agent in 1999. Despite admitting to the latter, he denies involvement in Narme's case. Both cases share similarities, leading to their joint investigation by a specialized team. The trial against Pelicot and others for Gisèle's abuse was France's largest rape trial, sparking national discussions on rape and gender violence. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)