Belgium Shocked by Own Pelicot Case Resembling French Scandal
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May 10, 2025 10:30
incourt, waals-brabant, belgium - A Belgian woman from Incourt was drugged and raped by her husband for over a decade, similar to the infamous case of Dominique Pelicot in France. The husband, now 85, avoided jail due to health issues.
Belgium Shocked by Own Pelicot Case
Belgium is reeling from a case mirroring the notorious Dominique Pelicot scandal in France. A 59-year-old woman from Incourt, suffering from unexplained symptoms, tested positive for tranquilizers in her blood, a substance found in her husband's medication.
Decade-Long Abuse
The victim, married for 23 years, experienced fatigue and memory loss for years, unknowingly drugged by her husband with Temesta to incapacitate and assault her. The husband, J. M. D., avoided prison due to health issues.
Legal Outcome
J. M. D. received a four-year suspended sentence for drugging and raping his wife over 11 years. Despite meticulous evidence, his declining health spared him jail time. In contrast, Dominique Pelicot, in a similar case, received a 20-year prison sentence.