'A very difficult ordeal': Gisele Pelicot's statement after mass rape trial

After the trial was closed, Gisele Pelicot emerged to give a full statement to reporters, speaking about the trial itself, the verdict and her hopes for the future. After over three months of hearings regarded as historic, here is Gisele Pelicot's statement in full. "It is with great emotion that I am speaking with you today. This trial has been a very difficult ordeal. And at this moment, I am thinking first and foremost of my three children: David, Caroline, and Florian. I am also thinking of my grandchildren because they are the future.