Dominic Pelico Admits to Mass Rape Charges in Court

In a disturbing development in a high-profile trial in France, 71-year-old Dominic Pelico has publicly admitted to being a rapist, acknowledging his actions against his wife, Jizelle. This trial, involving over 50 co-defendants, is centered in a courtroom in Ain, where Pelico's confessions have led to significant unrest among the accused. Pelico has confessed to repeatedly drugging and assaulting Jizelle, and he claimed to have facilitated the attacks by other men, claiming they believed they were participating in a consensual game. His admission provoked tumult in the courtroom as many co-defendants, accused themselves, protested the implications of being labeled rapists as Pelico stated, 'I am a rapist as are all the other defendants here.' The presiding judge questioned Pelico's intentions for compiling evidence and videos of the assaults, to which he responded it was partly for his pleasure, but also to ensure justice was served. The lengthy trial is expected to dissect individual cases for each co-defendant, exploring the complex motivations that led to the alleged participation in these heinous acts, despite the lack of evidence indicating Jizelle's consent.