The accused, former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, expressed his thoughts one last time after a lengthy trial that began on February 24. During questioning on May 20 by a court assessor, Le Scouarnec stated that nothing except prison could have stopped him from committing the heinous acts he was accused of. He described prison as a form of liberation for him, admitting that he was driven by impulses and perversions that consumed him for over thirty years. The 74-year-old is facing charges of aggravated rape and sexual assault on 299 patients, most of whom were minors at the time.
Former hospital executives testified before the court, highlighting the failures of medical institutions that allowed Le Scouarnec to continue his surgical career despite a prior conviction for child sexual abuse in 2005.
A collective of victims raised concerns about the silence surrounding the trial, criticizing the lack of political response or societal outrage. They called for the immediate establishment of an interministerial commission to address the issues at hand.
The emotional testimonies of direct and indirect victims, including parents and grandparents of the ex-surgeon’s victims, took center stage during the trial. Additional investigations were launched to identify more potential victims, a development welcomed by several victim advocates.
In conclusion, the trial of Joël Le Scouarnec shed light on the systemic failures that allowed his crimes to go unchecked for years. The voices of the victims and their advocates are crucial in seeking justice and accountability for the atrocities committed. Let us continue to support and amplify their calls for action and reforms to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. Le collectif dont elle fait partie a envoyé une lettre aux ministères de la Santé et de la Justice, ainsi qu’au Haut-Commissaire à l’Enfance, pour demander l’ouverture immédiate d’une commission interministérielle.
La douleur des victimes a été au centre des audiences successives. La majeure partie de ce long procès a été consacrée à l’audition des victimes directes et indirectes (les parents et grands-parents) de l’ex-chirurgien, qui ont partagé leurs traumatismes à la barre. Une nouvelle enquête préliminaire a été lancée pendant le procès pour identifier d’autres victimes potentielles, ce qui a été salué par plusieurs avocats des victimes.
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