A 74-year-old surgeon faces extensive allegations of sexual assault involving around 300 victims, many of whom were minors. Following a conviction in 2020 for raping a 6-year-old, the current trial in Vannes aims to bring to light decades of abuse. Many victims, sometimes unaware of being assaulted while anesthetized, hope this trial will spark public outrage and lead to changes in sexual abuse laws. Critics call attention to previous leniency shown to the surgeon, questioning the medical association's responsibility in preventing such abuses.
"The surgeon's actions over decades redefined the boundaries of criminal behavior in the medical profession, showing that trust can be profoundly violated even in sacred spaces like hospitals."
"The sheer number of allegations and the circumstances under which many victims learned of their assaults illustrate a systemic failure in both medical oversight and child protection laws."
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