Former Surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec Admits to Sexual Violence Against 299 Victims

Le Scouarnec's admission marks a turning point in one of France's largest sexual abuse cases, as investigators seek to identify additional victims.

Joël Le Scouarnec, a retired surgeon, has admitted full culpability for the 299 cases of sexual violence for which he is currently on trial in Vannes, France.
His meticulous notebooks documenting decades of abuse were pivotal in identifying victims but also revealed systemic investigative gaps.
A new preliminary investigation has been launched to identify additional potential victims whose names appear in Le Scouarnec's records but remain unaccounted for.
The admission of guilt is seen as a crucial step for victims' healing and represents a significant shift from Le Scouarnec's earlier denials during the investigation.
Le Scouarnec, previously convicted in 2020 for abusing four children, now faces up to 20 years in prison for the current charges of aggravated sexual violence.