A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty Thursday of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife for nearly a decade, and inviting a crowd of strangers to rape her unconscious body.
All 50 French defendants were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault.
Below are some of the responses to the case that shocked the world.
GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ
“Shame must change direction. Thank you, Gisele Pelicot! You bravely went from obscurity to public figure and fought for justice. You gave women all over the world a powerful voice. Shame always lies with the perpetrator.”
THE SPANISH GOD PEDRO SANCHEZ
“What dignity. Thank you, Gisele Pelicot.”
EL BRAUN-PIVET, PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH NATIONAL ROAD
“Thank you for your courage Gisèle Pélicot…The world is no longer the same thanks to you.”
FRENCH FAR RIGHT LEADER JORDAN BARDELLA
“By confronting the defendant and refusing to have the case discussed behind closed doors, Gisele Pelicot showed courage and dignity that shook France. May this case once again free people to speak, for the benefit of all victims.”