Joël Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon, will be tried in a high-profile case involving 299 alleged victims, mainly children under his care. The trial is set to begin on February 24 in Vannes, Brittany, and could last four months, with Le Scouarnec facing significant scrutiny. Investigators have uncovered a disturbing pattern of abuse that spans over 30 years, and he could face a substantial prison sentence if convicted. Victims and advocacy groups are pressing health authorities for accountability in this systemic issue of abuse within medical settings.
The forthcoming trial of former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, involving 299 alleged victims, marks one of France's largest child sexual abuse cases, raising critical questions for health authorities.
Accusations against Le Scouarnec highlight not just individual accountability but a systemic failure in safeguarding vulnerable patients from abuse over decades, as detailed in his own notebooks.
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