French Surgeon Faces Trial for Alleged Abuse of 299 Children
Above: Files are displayed in the courtroom during the opening day of French surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec's trial at the courthouse in Saintes, western France, on March 13, 2020. Image credit: Georges Gobet/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
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The systemic failure of French institutions enabled a dangerous predator to continue practicing medicine despite clear warning signs, with hospitals and medical authorities repeatedly ignoring red flags and failing to protect vulnerable patients.