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.
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.
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.
Former surgeon on trial in France after being accused of raping or abusing 299 victims, most of whom were child patients
Defendant Joël Le Scouarnec's chillingly detailed notebooks —which he used to document sexual violence that spanned decades — are central to the trial.
Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in French child abuse trial
A French former surgeon accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, has told a court that he admits to having "committed despicable acts" and "understands and shares the suffering" caused to his alleged victims.
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.
299 victims, 65 lawyers, 75 days: The complex logistics of France's largest-ever child abuse trial
The 90-seat courtroom in Vannes, Brittany, was too small to host the extraordinary trial of Joël Le Scouarnec. After various options were considered, a spillover room was arranged to show broadcasts in a neighboring former law faculty.
A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients
A former surgeon is set to stand trial in France for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victims. Most of them were children who were his patients.
French Doctor Already Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Faces Hundreds More Charges
Dr. Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his patients, mostly children, over 25 years, in the country’s largest-ever pedophilia case.
France's largest child sexual abuse trial: 'I've done hideous things'
Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec went on trial Monday for raping or abusing 299 victims, mostly child patients, in a case spanning over three decades.
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.
Father was like ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ says son at French surgeon’s child rape trial
Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, faces charges of aggravated rape and sexual assault against 299 victims, most of them children at the ...
Ex-wife of 'France's worst paedo' claims she didn't know - but letter holds major clue
Marie-France Le Scouarnec claims she had no idea her ex-husband - with whom she has three children - was a paedophile as she ...