French Surgeon Admits to Decades of Child Abuse in Largest Abuse Trial

Joël Le Scouarnec, accused of sexually abusing 299 minors over 25 years, stands trial in Vannes, France, after detailed evidence and prior convictions come to light.

The trial involves 299 victims, with an average age of 11, allegedly abused by surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec between 1989 and 2014, often while they were under anesthesia.
Le Scouarnec has confessed to many of the charges, acknowledging the irreversible harm inflicted on his victims and expressing responsibility for his actions.
Evidence includes detailed diaries documenting the abuse, 300,000 child pornography images, and sex dolls found during a police raid on his home.
The trial, expected to last four months, is being held in specially prepared facilities to accommodate nearly 300 victims and their legal representatives.
Authorities face scrutiny over how Le Scouarnec evaded detection for decades despite prior warnings, a 2005 conviction for child pornography possession, and a 2020 conviction for abusing four children.