Gisèle Pelicot thanks supporters after ‘difficult ordeal’ of rape trial as ex-husband jailed – live updates

We’re beginning to see reactions from French politicians coming in on social media.

Marie Lebec, an MP and spokesperson for President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling alliance, says her ideas are with Gisèle Pelicot.

“Her braveness, her dignity, her instance. Large respect for this girl, whose braveness shines far past this trial. Allow us to hope that, following her instance, we are going to at all times higher defend ladies in opposition to sexual violence,” she says.

Manuel Bompard, the nationwide coordinator of the left-wing France Unbowed (LFI) get together, says “the Mazan rape trial will stay a historic trial”.

“It should be a turning level within the combat in opposition to the rape tradition that’s consuming away at society as a complete.

Admiration for Gisèle Pelicot, her braveness, her power and her willpower.

Thanks, Madam,” he says.

Valérie Pécresse, president of the regional council of the Île-de-France and a member of Les Républicains, says: “Infinite respect for Gisèle Pélicot who stood tall, dignified and admirably brave within the face of her tormentors, notably the predator whose life she shared for many years.”

“Her refusal to carry a closed trial in order that ‘disgrace adjustments facet’ is a service to society and a sign despatched to tens of millions of younger women and girls to encourage them to not stay silent within the face of assaults, rapes and all types of sexist and sexual violence.”