Ex-Husband Contradicts Accuser in Pelicot Rape Case Appeal

In a dramatic turn of events, a man appealing his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot has been contradicted by her ex-husband, who claims the defendant was well aware that Pelicot had been drugged before the assault. The ex-husband, who previously admitted to drugging and raping Pelicot, as well as inviting strangers to join in, took the stand to dispute the man's testimony.According to reports, the man appealing his conviction had claimed that he was unaware Pelicot had been drugged, a key factor in her vulnerability to the assault. However, her ex-husband directly contradicted this statement, asserting that the defendant was indeed aware of the circumstances.The ex-husband's testimony adds a new layer of complexity to the case, which has already drawn significant attention due to its disturbing nature. Pelicot's ex-husband had previously pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her, and even admitted to inviting others to participate in the assault.The defendant's appeal is currently underway, with his lawyers arguing that he was not aware of Pelicot's drugged state and therefore could not be held fully accountable for his actions. However, the ex-husband's testimony appears to undermine this defense, suggesting that the defendant was complicit in the assault.The case is set to continue, with further testimony and evidence expected to be presented. The outcome of the appeal remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the ex-husband's testimony has significantly bolstered the prosecution's case, and it will be challenging for the defendant to successfully appeal his conviction.