Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec was sentenced to 20 years for raping and sexually assaulting 299 children from 1989 to 2014. Most victims were unconscious or sedated patients. Despite the maximum sentence, the court rejected a request for supervised release, citing Le Scouarnec's desire to make amends, which disappointed many victims and their lawyers. The trial followed a seven-year investigation, revealing systemic failures in oversight that allowed his abuse to continue. The case has sparked discussions about media coverage and institutional accountability regarding child protection.