In French sex abuse trial, woman denies knowing about her ex-husband's history of child abuse

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In a landmark French trial, former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec stands accused of sexually abusing 299 individuals, predominantly children, over a span of three decades. His ex-wife, Marie-France Le Scouarnec, asserts she was unaware of his actions, describing him as a "Jekyll and Hyde" figure. However, her credibility is under scrutiny due to a 2010 letter in which she requested friends shield her youngest son from learning about his father's past, suggesting prior knowledge of his misconduct. Prosecutors have initiated a preliminary investigation to determine whether she knowingly failed to report the abuse, a criminal offense in France. The case has ignited a national conversation about complicity and the responsibilities of those close to perpetrators in reporting such heinous crimes.