Ex-husband Dominique Pelicot wept as he became one of 51 men convicted in a mass rape and sexual abuse trial involving Gisèle Pelicot, that saw her drugged and sexually assaulted over a number of years. But his children believe the verdicts handed down to the guilty men in the case were too mild, a family member said.

At least 15 men convicted of raping or sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot have appealed against their sentences and will face a second trial. On December 19, 51 men, Gisele's husband, Dominique Pelicot,