Overview

• Joël Le Scouarnec, accused of nearly 300 sexual assaults and rapes of minors, has been deemed fully responsible for his actions by psychiatric experts.
• Despite no diagnosed psychiatric disorders, experts stress a high risk of recidivism and describe Le Scouarnec's personality as manipulative and perverse.
• Le Scouarnec issued an apology in court, stating, 'I betrayed you, I betrayed your trust,' though experts question the sincerity of his remorse.
• The trial has exposed systemic failures, including the complicity of colleagues and oversight bodies, which allowed him to continue practicing after prior convictions.
• Testimonies from former colleagues and detailed psychological analyses have underscored the need for institutional reforms to prevent future abuse.