Lawyers criticise prison authorities for acting late in case of 71-year-old accused along with more than 50 other men The trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men accused of rape has been adjourned again after it was reported he was suffering from kidney problems and had refused to leave his prison cell. Lawyers now fear the hearing, scheduled to last four months, may have to be postponed and have criticised the prison authorities for not acting sooner to treat him.
French rape trial adjourned after Dominique Pelicot health issue reports
The Guardian - 16 Sep 2024 17:05
Lawyers criticise prison authorities for acting late in case of 71-year-old accused along with more than 50 other men The trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men accused of rape has been adjourned again after it was reported he was suffering from kidney problems and had refused to leave his prison cell. Lawyers now fear the hearing, scheduled to last four months, may have to be postponed and have criticised the prison authorities for not acting sooner to treat him.
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