Public allowed to see video evidence in France mass rape trial

Lawyers for the victim, Gisele Pelicot -- ex-wife of the main accused, Dominique Pelicot -- hailed as a "victory" the ruling announced by judge Roger Arata. The screening of images will be preceded by an "announcement allowing people of a sensitive disposition and minors to leave the courtroom," the judge added. Since the trial started on September 2, the court in the southern city of Avignon has been reserved for members of the court, the parties and the press. The public have been assigned to...