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France: Verdict looms in shocking child sexual abuse trial

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Rosie Birchard
May 28, 2025

A disgraced retired French surgeon has admitted to hundreds of sexual assaults on children over several decades. As the verdict nears, survivors demand answers and accountability. DW’s Rosie Birchard reports from the courthouse.

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