The Secret Group Chats Where Men Plot To Drug & Rape Their Wives

About this episode

The episode discusses a disturbing investigation into secret group chats where men plot to drug and assault their wives, featuring insights from journalist Saskya Vandoorne.

It starts with a message in a group chat: a man asking for advice on exactly how much sedative to slip into his wife’s tea tonight so he can sexually assault her while she's unconscious. Following the horrific 2024 trial of Dominique Pelicot in France, a new investigation has revealed that this wasn't an isolated case, but a thriving global ecosystem. From 'sleep' content on major porn sites to private forums where men livestream their drugged partners for a fee, the scale of this internet-enabled abuse is staggering. We’re joined by CNN Paris Bureau Chief Saskya Vandoorne, who infiltrated these secret 'brotherhoods' to expose how these men operate under the cover of anonymity and why platforms are still failing to stop them. If you or someone you know needs help it's available. You can contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. 🗞️ HEADLINES President Donald Trump has ruled out any further ceasefire extension,  saying he will resume military action if a deal is not struck Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson has publicly apologised for supporting Donald Trump The Coalition has launched a negative social media campaign targeting One Nation…

People in this episode

Guest: Saskya Vandoorne

Topics covered

• sexual assault
• drugging
• internet abuse
• group chats
• investigation
• men's behavior
• support resources

Keywords

• group chat
• sexual assault
• drugging
• internet abuse
• Saskya Vandoorne
• Dominique Pelicot
• CNN
• support resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN, One Nation, NDIS, Lifeline, 1800 RESPECT

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