The lawyer representing Dominique Pelicot, Beatrice Zavarro, addressed reporters outside the court regarding the recent verdict in the trial. Zavarro stated that the legal team is contemplating lodging an appeal but has not yet reached a decision. She emphasized that their role is to appeal a judicial decision rather than critique it.
Zavarro clarified that as of the current moment, no final decision has been made regarding the appeal. She expressed her belief that Pelicot had been unfairly portrayed as the scapegoat in the trial.
During her statement, Zavarro highlighted her earlier assertion that Pelicot was not the orchestrator of the operation and that the other individuals involved were not merely following his lead. She criticized the court's verdict, suggesting that it had singled out Pelicot as the leader of the group, separating him from the rest of the participants.
The possibility of an appeal indicates that the legal battle surrounding Pelicot's case may continue as his defense team evaluates their options moving forward.
