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Who are the men convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot rape trial

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Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle , raping her and inviting dozens of men to also abuse her.

The 72-year-old was on trial with 50 other men, most of whom denied charges of rape.

Among them are firefighters, lorry drivers, soldiers, security guards, a journalist and a DJ.

The defendants now have 10 days to appeal.

Abdelali Dallal walks free today due to medical issues and will need to be placed in a special jail, according to the judge.

Thierry Postat : Guilty of aggravated mass rape and drugging, and possession of child pornography, and banned from working with children for life.

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