A 74-year-old former surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, has made a shocking request in his closing statement during France’s worst-ever child abuse trial. He faces charges of 111 rapes and 189 sexual assaults, targeting nearly 300 patients over 25 years. The victims were often under anesthesia or waking up after operations. Le Scouarnec claims he wants to reform and become a better person, rather than seeking leniency for his past actions.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/26/french-paedophile-doctor-tells-court-i-want-no-leniency