Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of a decade of rape, has settled her invasion of privacy lawsuit against French magazine Paris Match. The magazine agreed to pay €40,000 to two charities supporting victims of violence after publishing unauthorized photos of Pelicot and her companion in her new hometown. This settlement follows her decision to waive anonymity in her ex-husband's high-profile rape trial in 2024.
Gisèle Pelicot settles claim for invasion of privacy against French magazine
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of a decade of rape, has settled her invasion of privacy lawsuit against French magazine Paris Match. The magazine agreed to pay €40,000 to two charities supporting victims of violence after publishing unauthorized photos of Pelicot and her companion in her new hometown. This settlement follows her decision to waive anonymity in her ex-husband's high-profile rape trial in 2024.
Trending- 1 2011-2020: Gisèle Pelicot drugged and raped by ex-husband and dozens of men.
- 2 2024: Rape trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men held publicly.
- 3 April 2025: Gisèle Pelicot takes legal action against Paris Match.
- 4 June 11, 2025: Settlement reached between Pelicot and Paris Match.
- 5 Next year (2026): Pelicot to publish a memoir.
- Paris Match pays €40,000 to charities
- Case solved in a way that provides for 'the protection of other victims'
- Pelicot is to publish a memoir
What: Gisèle Pelicot settled an invasion of privacy case against Paris Match magazine. The magazine published unauthorized photos of her and her companion. As part of the settlement, Paris Match will pay €40,000 to two charities supporting victims of violence.
When: Settlement reached before a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday (June 11, 2025). Legal action taken in April (2025). Rape trial was last year (2024). Rapes occurred from 2011 to 2020.
Where: France (specifically Mazan, Provence, where the attacks occurred and where Pelicot lived; Paris for Paris Match, though not explicitly stated as the location of the settlement).
Why: Paris Match published seven unauthorized pictures of Gisèle Pelicot, violating her privacy, especially given her history as a victim of secret filming during her rapes. Pelicot sought to protect other victims and raise awareness.
How: Pelicot took legal action against Paris Match. An agreement was reached before a scheduled court hearing, with Paris Match agreeing to pay €40,000 to two charities at Pelicot's request.