Victims in landmark child abuse trial ask why France doesn't want to know
Summary
The trial of Joel Le Scouarnec, a retired surgeon in France who admitted to abusing nearly 300 victims, mostly children, is concluding with less public attention than expected. Victims, who have formed a campaign group, are questioning why France is not more engaged and why no parliamentary investigation has been initiated.Key Facts
- Joel Le Scouarnec, a retired surgeon, admitted to abusing 299 children between 1998 and 2014.
- The trial took place in Vannes, southern Brittany, and was expected to be a major event in France.
- Many victims feel the trial did not receive enough public attention or support from the government.
- A group of about 50 victims formed a campaign to pressure authorities and raise awareness.
- Victims criticized the lack of a parliamentary commission to investigate the case.
- Some victims have revealed their identities to draw more attention to the issue.
- There is criticism that the topic of child abuse is largely ignored or avoided in French society.
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