In a profound case shaking France, Dr. Joël Le Scouarnec, a former gastric surgeon, has been charged with sexually abusing 299 children during his practice, despite having a prior conviction for possessing child sexual abuse imagery in 2005. Dr. François Simon oversaw a medical board that had the chance to intervene but failed to act decisively. Simon, now retired, testified in February that although he believed a departmental branch could handle the situation better, his oversight contributed to the continuation of Le Scouarnec's practice. His board dismissed any ethical breaches, leaving many to wonder how such a travesty could happen in a system designed to protect patients. This case underscores the need for accountability and vigilance in safeguarding vulnerable individuals from predatory behavior.