# France Shaken by Landmark Trial of Surgeon Accused of Assaulting Hundreds of Children Under Anesthesia
A French court has sentenced a retired surgeon to 20 years in prison after he confessed to assaulting 299 patients, most of whom were minors. The case has sent shockwaves through France and raised questions about the medical profession's handling of the accused.
# The Accused: Joel Le Scouarnec
Joel Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old retired surgeon, confessed to committing assaults on 158 male and 141 female patients, with an average age of 11, between 1989 and 2014. The prosecution accused Le Scouarnec of treating his victims as lifeless bodies, without any empathy, and exploiting his profession to commit the abuses.
# The Abuse
The abuse often occurred while patients were under anesthesia or on young children who did not realize they were being assaulted. Many victims did not remember the abuse until police revealed their names were in Le Scouarnec's detailed notes.
# Investigation and Trial
The case began to unfold after Le Scouarnec's arrest in 2017 on charges of raping his nieces and a young girl. In 2020, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. During a search of his home, authorities found child-sized sex dolls and over 300,000 images of child abuse.
# Impact on Victims
Many victims, now adults, have spoken out about the traumatic experiences they endured under the guise of medical examinations. Some have suffered long-term psychological damage, and a few have even taken their own lives.
# Key Takeaways
- A French surgeon has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assaulting hundreds of children under anesthesia.
- The abuse occurred over a period of 25 years, and the surgeon kept detailed notes of his crimes.
- The case raises questions about the medical profession's handling of the accused and potential cover-ups.
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