Retired surgeon admits ‘despicable acts’ in France’ largest child abuse trial
The numbers involved in France’s largest child abuse trial are staggering: 299 alleged victims, sexually abused in 10 hospitals and clinics over 25 years – all by one doctor, prosecutors say.
Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Young Patients' Admits 'Responsibility' for 'Majority' of Charges as Trial Begins: Reports
A former surgeon accused of abusing 299 young patients has accepted responsibility for the "vast majority" of the charges he faces as his trial begins, per reports.
A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients
This courtroom sketch by Valentin Pasquier shows Joel Le Scouarnec, now 74, sitting in courtroom and accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients, at the Vannes courthouse, western France, on the opening day of his trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (Valentin Pasquier via AP)
Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in French child abuse trial
A French former surgeon accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, has told a court that he admits to having "committed despicable acts" and "understands and shares the suffering" caused to his alleged victims.
Surgeon on trial for allegedly raping, abusing 299 victims, mostly child patients
A former French surgeon accused of raping or sexually abusing 299 victims, mostly children under his care, is set to stand trial in France on Monday.
Surgeon Accused of Rape, Sexual Abuse on Hundreds of Minor Patients Kept Notebook Detailing His Actions
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually abusing 299 victims, mainly his pediatric patients, and detailing over 30 years of the abuse in journals.
Paedophile French surgeon in sex abuse trial admits to 'hideous' acts
A former French surgeon went on trial Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 patients, most of them children at the time, in one of the country's largest
Surgeon accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children admits 'heinous acts'
A retired French surgeon accused of sexually abusing nearly 300 patients, mostly children, has admitted to committing ‘heinous acts’. Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, appeared in the dock in the city of Vannes today,
Ex-wife of French surgeon who ‘sexually abused 299 victims’ accused of covering up his crimes
Ex-wife of French surgeon who ‘sexually abused 299 victims’ accused of covering up his crimes - Joel Le Scouarnec is accused ...
Who Is Joel Le Scouarnec? French Surgeon Accused Of Assaulting 300 Patients, Mostly Children
Former surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, has drawn global attention after he admitted to 'committing hideous acts' during the ...
Surgeon accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children, some under anesthesia
The trial of Joël Le Scouarnec, who is charged with the rape and sexual assault of 299 people in France over decades, is set ...
French Doctor Accused of Abusing Hundreds Acknowledges ‘Heinous Acts’
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to ...
Who is Dr Joel Le Scouarnec?
Starting today (), France will see its largest-ever child sex abuse trial; a French surgeon, Dr Joel Le Scouarnec, will be ...
Surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec 'abused 299 victims at average age of 11 for decades'
Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, will die in prison if he's convicted of the rape and aggravated sexual assault of 229 people, most of ...
Wife of 'France's worst paedophile' covers herself head-to-toe as she arrives at court where he is accused of raping 300 children
She divorced the paedophile but is thought to have known about his deplorable activities for years after the accused admitted ...