Afua Hirsch In Conversation with Caroline Darian, Daughter of Dominique Pelicot

Afua Hirsch In Conversation with Caroline Darian, Daughter of Dominique Pelicot

Author: How To Academy June 30, 2025 Duration: 59:42
Caroline Darian, daughter of Dominique Pelicot, shares with Afua Hirsch a rallying cry for change, and confronts the hidden violence that too many endure in silence. The Pelicot mass rape trial was unprecedented in scope and nature, captivating France and the world. Dominique’s daughter, Caroline Darian, shares with journalist Afua Hirsch her family’s strength and resilience in the face of Dominique’s horrific crimes and turns the tables on the abusers, placing the blame squarely at their feet and shining a spotlight on chemical submission. She tells us the complex story of her father Dominique’s ‘Machiavellian’ nature, the childhood memories that hint at a darker truth, and the most devastating day of her life; while calling for urgent attention to the overlooked crisis of chemical submission. Caroline could have chosen silence, letting the public trial speak for her. Instead, she steps forward, sharing her own story as an everyday working woman and mother, confronting unfathomable abuse at the hands of her father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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