Should Intent Matter in a Rape Trial?

Let’s take a closer look at the Pelicot defendants’ assertions that no intent means no crime

Associated Press / Diane Jantet

Author’s note: First of all, major trigger warning here. Please protect your mental health and skip this one if the subject matter makes you feel vulnerable.

I originally published this on October 13, 2024, one of several articles I’ve written about this trial. As it comes nearer to its end, I wanted to share what I’ve wri…