Global National: Dec. 19, 2024 | How Gisèle Pelicot is giving strength to sexual assault survivors

The ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in her mass rape over the course of almost a decade. Remdond Shannon looks at how Pelicot became a symbol of strength for sexual assault survivors around the world. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not directly addressed the fall out following Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation as finance minister, but he's preparing for a significant cabinet shuffle, Friday. But as David Akin explains, the calls for Trudeau to step down are only growing. House Democrats and Republicans are scrambling to pass a plan to prevent the U.S. government from shutting down during the holidays. Jackson Proskow reports on the billionaire who derailed the original bipartisan budget deal and the growing frustration from lawmakers. Plus, farming is physically tasking and can also have a serious impact on mental health. Daisy Woelk looks at the Manitoba program working to help farmers who are struggling more than they’re letting on. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #GlobalNational #Canada