Former Surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec Faces Trial for Decades of Sexual Abuse

The trial of Joël Le Scouarnec, accused of sexually abusing 299 victims, reveals harrowing testimonies and evidence of meticulously documented crimes.

Joël Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon, is on trial in Vannes, France, accused of sexually abusing 299 victims, predominantly minors, over three decades.
Victims have begun testifying, recounting severe psychological and physical trauma stemming from the abuse they endured under the guise of medical procedures.
Evidence presented includes detailed diaries where Le Scouarnec documented his crimes and fantasies, as well as extensive digital files containing abusive material.
The accused has admitted to some of the allegations but continues to claim certain acts were medical in nature, raising questions about his sincerity and accountability.
The trial, expected to last until June, is one of the largest pedocriminal cases in French history, with survivors seeking justice and acknowledgment of their suffering.