French paedophile surgeon's wife knew and 'did nothing', his brother tells court

The wife of Joel Le Scouarnec was aware of his actions but "did nothing", court was told

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This court sketch released by the artist on March 13, 2020, shows French retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec attending his trial for the rape and sexual abuse of four children, at the courthouse in Saintes, western France.
This court sketch released by the artist on March 13, 2020, shows French retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec attending his trial for the rape and sexual abuse of four children, at the courthouse in Saintes, western France.
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The then wife of Joel Le Scouarnec, a French former surgeon on trial for allegedly assaulting or raping 299 patients, was aware of his actions but "did nothing", the doctor's brother said Wednesday.

Marie-France, who divorced Le Scouarnec in 2023, "could have made sure that my brother was arrested", he told the court, admitting to a strong feeling of dislike towards the woman and acknowledging that he had no "proof" to support his claims.

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