France Investigates Website Linked to Mass Rape Case of Gisèle Pelicot
France launches probe into website that enabled mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
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French authorities have initiated an investigation into the reopening of a website linked to the mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot, where her husband recruited attackers. The platform, previously shut down in June 2024, has been associated with various serious crimes, prompting calls for broader scrutiny of similar sites.
- 01France has launched a probe into the Coco website linked to the mass rape case of Gisèle Pelicot.
- 02The website was previously shut down in June 2024 but has re-emerged under a new name.
- 03Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years for aggravated rape after drugging his wife.
- 04Two women's rights groups are advocating for investigations into similar platforms facilitating sexual violence.
- 05The case highlights concerns about organized crime communities promoting sexual violence online.
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French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the Coco website, which has been linked to the horrific mass rape case of Gisèle Pelicot. This platform, registered abroad, was previously shut down in June 2024 but has resurfaced under a new name. Authorities are alarmed as the site is associated with serious crimes, including child sexual abuse and murder. Dominique Pelicot, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated rape, used the website to recruit attackers while drugging his wife from 2011 to 2020. The reopening of Coco has prompted Sarah el Hairy, France's commissioner for children, to express outrage, stating it undermines promises of protection. Women's rights groups have called for a broader investigation into similar websites, citing concerns over organized communities that facilitate and promote sexual violence. They argue that such platforms pose a significant risk to potential victims in France.
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This investigation could lead to greater scrutiny of online platforms that facilitate sexual violence, potentially protecting future victims.
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