Gisèle Pélicot’s ex-husband among dozens of men convicted in rape trial in France Blogging Sole

Gisèle Pélicot’s ex-husband among dozens of men convicted in rape trial in France

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Gisèle Pélicot’s ex-husband was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a French court on Thursday after admitting to drugging her for nearly a decade so he and dozens of men could rape her. 49 other men were also convicted of rape during the trial. Pelicot became a feminist icon after forcing a public trial … Read more

Israel’s Netanyahu speaks at corruption trial as Gaza war continues and neighboring Syrian dictator falls Blogging Sole

Tel Aviv, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand Tuesday in his lengthy trial for alleged corruption, setting off what is expected to be a weeklong spectacle that will draw unwanted attention to his legal troubles as he faces a international arrest warrant for war crimes and the fighting in Gaza continues. … Read more

Army’s ‘internal matter’ in General Faiz trial, says lawyer Gohar Blogging Sole

Army’s ‘internal matter’ in General Faiz trial, says lawyer Gohar

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Barrister Gohar Ali Khan (centre), the lead counsel of the legal team of imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan, speaks to the media. – AFP/File Gohar says PTI has nothing to do with General Faiz’s trial. He says the military operates under its rules that govern trials. ISPR says former ISI chief accused of abuse of … Read more