A former French surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, is on trial for sexually abusing nearly 300 patients, mostly children. He admitted to abusing his son's friends and kept detailed records of his crimes. He faces fresh charges and could be sentenced up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. The crimes were discovered after his retirement.
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