The trial of a Frenchman accused of encouraging at least 50 people to rape his wife has shocked and horrified many. The details of the case are disturbing, and the legal proceedings have drawn widespread attention.

The accused [Dominique P] allegedly posted ads online inviting strangers to come to his house and rape his wife while he watched. These actions have raised questions about the limits of free speech and the role of social media in facilitating such heinous crimes.

A computer file labeled “abuses” seized from his home contained more than 20,000 photos and videos of the attacks, according to Le Monde.

The crimes allegedly began in 2011 and the victim – who’s from the Provence region – has no recollection of being raped.

Dominique P is said to have cleaned his wife’s body after the attacks and given the men orders so she would not wake, including warming their hands, not wearing aftershave or smelling of cigarette smoke.

The accused include a fireman, a journalist and a prison guard.

The couple have been married for decades and have three children, but the man was allegedly putting a powerful drug in his wife’s food to knock her out prior to the attacks.

Le Monde reported police had cataloged 92 rapes based on the image files, with 51 of 81 assailants identified.

Dominique P, who claims he was raped by a male nurse when he was a boy, is ready to face “his family and his wife”, his lawyer Beatrice Zavarro told the AFP news agency.

As the trial unfolds, it is important to remember the gravity of the allegations and their impact on all involved. The legal process will seek justice for the victim and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.

It is crucial that we continue to raise awareness about issues related to sexual violence and work towards creating a society where such atrocities are not tolerated.

As this case progresses, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing systemic issues that contribute to gender-based violence. We must strive for a world where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from fear or harm.