French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into how convicted paedophile surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec was able to abuse hundreds of children over decades while continuing to practise medicine. The move follows his 20-year prison sentence in May and mounting criticism over systemic lapses that allowed his crimes to go unchecked for years.
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France opens probe into systemic failures behind paedophile surgeon’s decades of child abuse
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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