Joël Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon, is on trial for aggravated rape and sexual violence against 299 victims, primarily children, spanning over 30 years. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. The trial, starting on February 24, is unprecedented in scale, with 202 civil parties and extensive media coverage. Le Scouarnec has a history of previous convictions for child pornography and sexual abuse. The trial will take place in a specially configured courtroom due to its size and sensitivity, with support provided for victims. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)