Joel Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, is on trial for sexually abusing 299 victims, mainly children under his care. His trial reveals a shocking pattern of abuse during his practice over 25 years. However, due to French legal principles regarding sentencing, even if convicted on multiple counts—including 111 aggravated rapes—he faces a maximum single penalty of 20 years. This non-cumulative sentencing law, established in the 18th century, raises concerns about the adequacy of the punishment for such severe crimes.
"A former French surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, is accused of raping or sexually abusing 299 victims, primarily child patients, in France's largest child abuse case."
"Le Scouarnec faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for aggravated rape, irrespective of the numerous charges against him, due to non-cumulative sentencing laws in France."
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