Trial of Former Surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec Exposes Devastating Impact on Hundreds of Victims

Accused of sexually abusing nearly 300 children over decades, Le Scouarnec faces harrowing testimonies from survivors detailing lifelong trauma.

Joël Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, is on trial for the sexual abuse and rape of nearly 300 patients, many of whom were children under his medical care.
Victims have shared deeply personal accounts of the lasting physical, emotional, and psychological scars they endured as a result of his actions.
The abuse, often occurring under anesthesia during medical procedures, remained hidden for decades until the discovery of Le Scouarnec's detailed journals in 2017.
Many survivors describe feelings of betrayal and mistrust toward the medical profession, questioning how such crimes could go unnoticed in hospital settings.
The trial, expected to last four months, has become a platform for victims to seek justice, confront their abuser, and share their stories of resilience despite immense suffering.