Tag: women
The stormy development of the FC Utrecht women: ‘Striving for a top sports program’
But it is not only the better goalkeeper that ensures that FC Utrecht is doing so well. “What is unique for us is our dynamic game. Opponents sometimes no longer…
appeals announced, Gisèle Pelicot “ready” to face a second trial
The Mazan rape trial concluded yesterday, December 19, in Avignon. All the accused were found guilty and sentenced to sentences ranging from three years in prison, two of which were…
Mazan: a societal turning point?
After more than three months of an extraordinary trial, the verdict was announced this Thursday in the Mazan rape case. All 51 defendants were convicted. The heaviest sentence was handed…
a highly publicized international trial
This Thursday, December 19, many media are also awaiting the verdict in the Mazan rape trial. Dominique Pelicot is accused of drugging, raping and having his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, raped…
Dominique Pelicot “found guilty” of aggravated rape of his ex-wife Gisèle
Dominique Pelicot, the main accused in the Mazan rape trial, was “found guilty” on Thursday, December 19, for having, for a decade, drugged his ex-wife with anxiolytics before raping her…
The glass ceiling is broken, but the “Queen of the Palace” survives – the women still have to fight for their places in the darts sun | Sport
The story in a nutshell Darts has evolved from a pub game into a popular global sport, with millions of viewers watching the toughest competitions. Professional player Fallon Sherrock has…
Dominique Pelicot’s final apologies to his family before the verdict
In Avignon, at the Pelicot trial, the Court left to deliberate after four months of debate. Dominique Pelicot is accused of having drugged his wife to rape her and have…
HRW: Serious sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war, women kept as sex slaves | News in brief
Forces fighting Sudan’s civil war have committed widespread and serious sexual violence, human rights organization Human Rights Watch says in his recent report. Over the course of more than a…
Ice dance Olympic champion women dance together – “Our sport can be more inclusive, more modern and braver” | Sports in a nutshell
Skaters want to break preconceived notions about women who play sports. Ice dancers are among the greats of figure skating Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell announced on Saturday that they…
the last day of defense arguments
In Avignon, at the Pelicot trial, the pleadings ended on Friday December 13 at midday. It marks the end of this trial which has lasted for almost four months. Dominique…