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.
In retired French surgeon's child rape trial, son says father was like 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'
The son of a retired French surgeon accused of raping and sexually assaulting hundreds of young patients told a court on Tuesday that Joel Le Scouarnec was a good father - but that the crimes he is accused of are unforgivable.
A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients
A former surgeon is set to stand trial in France for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victims. Most of them were children who were his patients.
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 to begin. The alleged victims’ average age was 11.
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.
Retired French surgeon admits 'despicable' acts in child rape trial
A retired surgeon accused of raping and sexually assaulting hundreds of young patients, some while they were under anesthetic, told the opening of his trial in western France on Monday that he had committed "despicable" acts.
Retired Surgeon Goes on Trial in France's Biggest Child Sex Abuse Case
A former surgeon accused of raping or sexually assaulting hundreds of young patients, some while they were under anaesthetic, went on trial on Monday in France's largest ever child sexual abuse case.
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 ...
France: Where rapists can attack one victim or hundreds but still face the same time in prison
France: Where rapists can attack one victim or hundreds but still face the same time in prison - Former surgeon Joel Le ...
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French paedophile surgeon's wife knew and 'did nothing', his brother tells court
The then wife of the French former surgeon on trial for allegedly assaulting or raping 299 patients was aware of his actions ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wife of ‘worst ever paedophile’ stayed silent because ‘she loved his salary’
The wife of France’s ‘worst ever paedophile’ was aware of his actions but chose to remain silent because ‘she loved his ...
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‘Atomic bomb’
This court sketch created on February 25, 2025 shows retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec (R) looking on flanked by one of his ...