Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot's courage in harrowing rape trial

Gisele Pelicot speaks to media as she leaves the Avignon courthouse in southern France, Sept. 5, 2024. Pelicot, who was allegedly drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped by other men while she laid unconscious, is expected to testify.

Women and men demonstrated together Saturday in Paris and other French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot and against sexual violence highlighted by the harrowing trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men accused of rapes while she was drugged and unconscious.