Dominique Pélicot, a 71-year-old man, has made a shocking admission in a French court, declaring, “I am a rapist,” as he returned to the dock following a period of illness. His testimony is expected to play a crucial role in the case against 50 other men accused of raping his then-wife, Gisèle, over a span of nine years. Entering the courtroom in Avignon with the aid of a cane, Pélicot addressed the court, stating, “I am a rapist, like the others in this room.” He referred to the group of defendants, whom he allegedly recruited online to participate in the assaults on his wife. The trial has drawn significant attention due to the disturbing nature of the allegations and the number of individuals involved.