France faces its largest child abuse trial, weeks after country was rocked by Pelicot case
The numbers involved in France’s largest child abuse trial are staggering: 299 alleged victims, sexually abused in nine hospitals over 25 years - all by one doctor, prosecutors say.
Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Young Patients' Admits 'Responsibility' for 'Majority' of Charges as Trial Begins: Reports
A former surgeon accused of abusing 299 young patients has accepted responsibility for the "vast majority" of the charges he faces as his trial begins, per reports.
Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway
A retired surgeon admitted in court that he committed “hideous” acts, as France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case got underway on Monday.
Surgeon accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children, some under anesthesia
The trial of Joël Le Scouarnec, who is charged with the rape and sexual assault of 299 people in France over decades, is set to begin. The alleged victims’ average age was 11.
Joël Le Scouarnec: Surgeon faces France's largest-ever child sex abuse trial
Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, will face hundreds of victims during a four-month trial in Vannes, Brittany. Most of them were children, who were his patients.
A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients
This courtroom sketch by Valentin Pasquier shows Joel Le Scouarnec, now 74, sitting in courtroom and accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients, at the Vannes courthouse, western France, on the opening day of his trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (Valentin Pasquier via AP)
Retired French surgeon admits 'despicable' acts in child rape trial
A retired surgeon accused of raping and sexually assaulting hundreds of young patients, some while they were under anesthetic, told the opening of his trial in western France on Monday that he had committed "despicable" acts.
Surgeon on trial for allegedly raping, abusing 299 victims, mostly child patients
A former French surgeon accused of raping or sexually abusing 299 victims, mostly children under his care, is set to stand trial in France on Monday.
Historic Trial of French Surgeon Unveils Largest Child Abuse Scandal
Joel Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon, goes on trial in France for allegedly abusing 299 victims, mostly children. This case challenges France's public healthcare system and exposes potential negligence.
Retired surgeon goes on trial in France's biggest child sex abuse case
A former surgeon accused of raping or sexually assaulting hundreds of young patients, some while they were under anaesthetic, went on trial on Monday in France's largest ever child sexual abuse case.
France’s largest child sex abuse trial ever begins
The trial for former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, who is charged with raping or sexually assaulting 299 victims over three decades, is set to be the largest trial of its kind in French history. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports on how the country and activists groups are reacting to the allegations against the 74-year-old.
Trial Opens for French Doctor Accused of Abusing Hundreds
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to ...
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Surgeon Accused of Rape, Sexual Abuse on Hundreds of Minor Patients Kept Notebook Detailing His Actions
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually abusing 299 victims, mainly his pediatric patients, and detailing over 30 ...
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France's Retrial of Former Surgeon: Unveiling a Decades-long Tragedy
Retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec is on trial in France for the alleged rape and sexual assault of 299 victims, mostly ...
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Starting today (), France will see its largest-ever child sex abuse trial; a French surgeon, Dr Joel Le Scouarnec, will be ...