Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avignon verdicts
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Convicted sex attackers were met by angry crowds as they left the court in Avignon today - with protesters who have been supporting Gisele Pelicot through her rape trial ordeal declaring 'shame on you!' as the men emerged. The criminals faced the fury of feminist protesters who were waiting outside the court, with scores of women showing up to cheer on Madame Pelicot, protest against what many consider to be an inadequate justice system, and admonish the culprits.
![[Gisele Pelicot leaves the courthouse after hearing the verdict of the court that sentenced her ex-husband to the maximum term of 20 years jail]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93322099-14210179-image-a-115_1734624492511.jpg)
Firefighters, soldiers, lorry drivers, a DJ and a journalist were among those found guilty of raping and sexually abusing 71-year-old Gisele at the behest of her husband Dominique Pelicot over the course of a decade - all without her knowledge. Defendants cowered behind masks and beneath hoods as they entered the court this morning, with several emerging again this afternoon after being handed sentences equivalent to or less than those they have already served.
![[One of the sex attackers was met by a furious crowd when he was trying to leave the court after the verdicts were handed down]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/15/93318893-14210179-One_of_the_sex_attackers_was_met_by_a_furious_crowd_when_he_was_-a-86_1734623274268.jpg)
One of the defendants had to be protected by police as he walked free from the court having served time in remand, with angry protesters jeering at him as he protected his head and concealed his face. Supporters of Gisele Pelicot screamed 'rapists, we can see you' while holding up signs saying 'prison for all' and 'Christmas in prison, Easter in the slammer' when Pelicot's accomplices arrived at court this morning.
![[Others defendants tried to hide their faces will masks and caps]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/15/93311003-14210179-_-a-88_1734623548422.jpg)
