Source: news.sky.com
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Summary
French surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing hundreds of children between 1989 and 2014. Le Scouarnec, who documented his crimes in diaries, was found guilty of abusing vulnerable patients, often while they were under anesthesia or sedated. The trial highlighted failures by the medical establishment and French society to stop Le Scouarnec's abuse despite rumors of his actions, sparking concerns about the nation's response to child abuse cases.
Key Points
- Joel Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old French surgeon, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing 299 patients, mostly children, between 1989 and 2014.
- Le Scouarnec documented his crimes in diaries and described himself as a 'major pervert' and 'pedophile', which were used as evidence in the trial.
- The trial highlighted systemic failures that allowed Le Scouarnec to commit abuse for decades, with victims and child rights advocates calling for greater action to prevent pedophilia.