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'They Knew': Victims Of Paedophile French Surgeon Blame Systemic Failure

A French surgeon to stand trial over raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 patients, mostly children, practised for decades right up until his retirement despite a conviction for owning abusive images of children and colleagues sounding the alarm, an AFP investigation shows.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025

France braces for trial of surgeon accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children

Joël Le Scouarnec has been charged with the rape or sexual assault of 299 patients from 1989 to 2014

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

Joel Le Scouarnec: Surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients over 25 years to stand trial

Prosecutors say Joel Le Scouarnec abused and raped hundreds of people, most of whom were children, over a 25-year period

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025