French Surgeon on Trial for Abusing 299 Patients; Ex-Wife Accused of Silence

Joël Le Scouarnec, convicted pedophile, faces new charges in France’s largest child abuse case, while victims allege his ex-wife knew and failed to act.

Joël Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old retired surgeon, is accused of sexually abusing 299 victims, including 256 minors, over a 25-year period from 1989 to 2014.
The abuse allegedly occurred in hospitals and health centers across France, often involving unconscious patients during post-operative care.
Le Scouarnec meticulously documented his crimes in diaries, which investigators uncovered in 2017 following accusations from a six-year-old girl.
Victims and family members claim his ex-wife, Marie-France Le Scouarnec, was aware of his crimes but chose not to report them, allegedly prioritizing financial stability.
If convicted, Le Scouarnec faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence under French law, which does not allow cumulative sentencing for multiple offenses.