‘Beast of Avignon’ rapist who got 72 men to attack drugged wife makes chilling confession as he FINALLY takes the stand

THE twisted pensioner dubbed the 'Monster of Avignon' today admitted drugging his wife and recruiting men to rape her in a chilling confession in court.

After dodging giving evidence in court due to ill health, Dominique Pelicot, 71, finally took the stand at the Vaucluse Criminal Court, in Avignon.

Speaking for the first time about his crimes, the grandfather said "I am a rapist, like everyone else in this courtroom."