Joel Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon on trial in France, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients, mostly minors. He expressed responsibility for the deaths of two victims who died by suicide after the trauma of the abuse. The trial has revealed the extent of his crimes, with many victims suffering long-term psychological effects. Despite the gravity of the case, it has received little media attention. Le Scouarnec is already serving a 15-year sentence for previous offenses and faces an additional 20 years. A verdict is expected on May 28. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)