Joel Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, faces trial in France for the alleged sexual abuse of 299 victims, most being children. This case has persisted over thirty years, with Le Scouarnec previously convicted in 2020 for child rape. Activists are highlighting the urgency of breaking the taboos surrounding sexual abuse. The investigation revealed extensive, disturbing evidence such as notebooks detailing his actions and thousands of abusive images and videos, raising serious concerns about child safety in medical settings. The trial runs for four months in Vannes, Brittany, where hundreds of victims will present their testimonies.
Joel Le Scouarnec is charged with the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victims, primarily children, over a pattern of violence exceeding three decades.
Activists rally outside the courthouse, emphasizing the necessity to confront long-held taboos around sexual abuse, as exemplified by the trial of Joel Le Scouarnec.
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