French Surgeon Sentenced to 20 Years for Assaulting Hundreds of Patients

France: Retired Surgeon Sentenced to 20 Years for Assaulting Hundreds of Patients A retired French surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting an estimated 299 patients. The shocking case has sparked outrage and calls for a review of the country's healthcare system. Many victims were vulnerable due to illness or sedation during their medical treatments. "It's a complete failure of the system," said one victim, who wishes to remain anonymous. Le Scouarnec's history includes a 2005 conviction for possessing child pornography, yet he continued to practice medicine for years afterward. This raises serious questions about the oversight and accountability within the French healthcare system. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of patient safety and the need for robust mechanisms to prevent such abuses from happening again.