French court hands man 25-year term for torture, rape of ex-partner
A French court has sentenced Guillaume Bucci to 25 years in prison for the aggravated rape and torture of his former partner, Laeticia R. The abuse, which lasted from 2015 to 2022, involved manipulation and coercion into sexual acts with nearly 500 men. Laeticia R. spoke out about her ordeal, drawing inspiration from another victim's case, highlighting the psychological control she endured during the abuse.
- ▪Guillaume Bucci was sentenced to 25 years for aggravated rape and torture of Laeticia R.
- ▪The abuse included manipulation into sexual acts with nearly 500 men over seven years.
- ▪Laeticia R. described living in constant fear and psychological control during the abuse.
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French court hands man 25-year term for torture, rape of ex-partnerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPlaintiff Laeticia R was inspired to speak publicly about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her former partner by the case of Ms Gisele Pelicot (above), whose husband was sentenced to 20 years in jail in 2024 for recruiting strangers to sexually abuse her while she was drugged.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 24, 2026, 02:58 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 02:58 AMSummariseA French court sentenced Guillaume Bucci to 25 years for aggravated rape and torture of his former partner, Laeticia R., who suffered significant disabilities from the abuse.Bucci manipulated Laeticia R.
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