Monique El-Faizy Explains France’s Gisèle Pelicot Case: A Shocking Rape Conspira
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Monique El-Faizy Explains France’s Gisèle Pelicot Case: A Shocking Rape Conspira

February 26, 2025

Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? For the 197th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Paris-based journalist Monique El-Faizy to unpack France's Gisèle Pelicot case. This French legal battle, which culminated in a landmark December verdict, exposed a horrifying conspiracy to rape involving dozens of men—led by Pelicot’s own husband. To break it all down, I’m joined by Monique El-Faizy, who has been closely following the case and is writing a book about it. We discuss the disturbing details, Pelicot’s incredible bravery in waiving her anonymity and making the case public, and what this case reveals about the insidious nature of misogyny and the banality of sexual assault. We also talk about the parallels in Monique's previous book, All the President's Women: Donald Trump and the Making of a Predator. But don’t worry—we end on a lighter note, with Monique sharing her experiences with dating and non-monogamy in Paris in her 50s. Read my HuffPost Personal essay inspired by the case here.