Maxime Tessier
Maxime Tessier is a French lawyer known for representing high-profile criminal cases, including the case of a retired surgeon accused of sexually assaulting 299 patients. As the defense attorney, Tessier has publicly stated that his client acknowledges 'the vast majority' of the allegations, which include serious crimes against both children and adults during medical procedures. This case has garnered significant media attention due to its disturbing nature and the large number of victims involved, making it one of the most extensive sexual abuse cases in France's history.
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Maxime Tessier was the lawyer who defended Joël Le Scouarnec during the trial and tragically committed suicide.
Un numéro vert mis en place pour les victimes de l'affaire Le Scouarnec
Monaco· 2025-07-17
Maxime Tessier was one of the two lawyers representing Joël Le Scouarnec.
Advokát lekára odsúdeného za znásilnenie takmer 300 pacientov spáchal samovraždu
Slovakia· 2025-07-10
Maxime Tessier pointed out that saying Le Scouarnec could be released was inaccurate.
Prolific French paedophile's sentence leaves victims appalled
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Maxime Tessier, Le Scouarnec's lawyer, stated that his client had no intention of appealing the verdict.
French paedophile surgeon who abused hundreds sentenced to 20 years in jailUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-28
Maxime Tessier, one of Joël Le Scouarnec's lawyers, announced his intention not to appeal the verdict.
L'ex-chirurgien pédocriminel Joël Le Scouarnec condamné à la peine maximale de 20 ans de réclusion pour viols et agressions sexuelles sur 299 victimesMonaco· 2025-05-28
Maxime Tessier is the defense attorney for Joël Le Scouarnec, who argued that his client showed courage in confessing.
In Frankreich endet der bisher grösste Kinderschänderprozess
Switzerland· 2025-05-28Maxime Tessier is Le Scouarnec's lawyer who stated that he is utterly guilty.
French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-28
Maxime Tessier is one of the defense lawyers who stated that Joël Le Scouarnec has the right to repentance.
L'heure du verdict pour l'ex-chirurgien pédocriminel Le ScouarnecMonaco· 2025-05-28
Maxime Tessier defended the notion of restorative justice for Joël Le Scouarnec.
Au procès de l’ex-chirurgien accusé de viols, la défense plaide pour « une justice réparatrice pour les victimes, la société et Joël Le Scouarnec »
France· 2025-05-26
Me Maxime Tessier is representing Joël Le Scouarnec in court.
Pédocriminalité: Le Scouarnec ne "sollicite aucune mansuétude" en s'adressant une dernière fois à la courMonaco· 2025-05-26Maxime Tessier is one of the two lawyers defending Joël Le Scouarnec, who is accused of sexual violence against minors.
Procès Le Scouarnec: les derniers mots de la défense avant le verdictMonaco· 2025-05-26
Maxime Tessier is one of the lawyers representing Joel Le Scouarnec.
20-year term sought for French surgeon in mass patient abuse trial - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-23
Maxime Tessier is one of the defense lawyers in the trial of Joël Le Scouarnec.
Procès Le Scouarnec : le parquet requiert la peine maximale de vingt ans de réclusion criminelle et une rétention de sûreté contre l’ex-chirurgienFrance· 2025-05-23
Maxime Tessier concedes that his client is 'archi coupable'.
Après trois mois d'audience, l'heure du réquisitoire au procès de l'ex-chirurgien Joël Le Scouarnec, jugé pour des viols et agressions sur 299 personnesMonaco· 2025-05-23
Maxime Tessier is the lawyer who questioned Le Scouarnec about the potential victims mentioned in his diaries.
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victimsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-20
Maxime Tessier is the defense lawyer for Joël Le Scouarnec, arguing for his evolution since the trial began.
L'ex-chirurgien Joël Le Scouarnec, "totalement responsable de ses actes" et toujours dangereux, selon les psychiatresMonaco· 2025-05-12
Maxime Tessier is the lawyer representing Joël Le Scouarnec, who stated that the trial is intense and emotional.
Il reste trois mois d'audience pour que "les politiques s'emparent du sujet": aveux, solidarité et silence politique après un mois de procès du pédocriminel Le ScouarnecMonaco· 2025-03-22
Maxime Tessier is the lawyer for Joël Le Scouarnec and described the trial as a moment of truth and justice.
French investigators seek further victims of paedophile surgeon | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Me Maxime Tessier questioned Joël Le Scouarnec about the potential victims mentioned in the seized notebooks.
L'ex-chirurgien Joël Le Scouarnec reconnaît sa culpabilité pour l'intégralité des viols et agressions sexuelles commis sur 299 victimesMonaco· 2025-03-21Maxime Tessier announced that his client is aware of the consequences of his confession.
El mayor pederasta de Francia reconoce por primera vez haber abusado de 299 víctimas
Bolivia· 2025-03-21
Maxime Tessier questioned Joël Le Scouarnec about the potential victims mentioned in the seized notebooks.
Procès Le Scouarnec : l’ancien chirurgien reconnaît sa culpabilité pour l’intégralité des 299 victimesFrance· 2025-03-20Maxime Tessier is the lawyer representing Joël Le Scouarnec in court.
In mass child sex abuse case in France, early warnings went unheeded
New Zealand· 2025-03-06
Maxime Tessier is one of Joël Le Scouarnec's lawyers who summarized the multiple facets of his character.
Pédocriminel et "bon chirurgien": Joël Le Scouarnec revendique ses deux visagesMonaco· 2025-03-04Maxime Tessier is the lawyer representing Joël Le Scouarnec, stating that he recognizes his responsibility in the majority of the facts.
‘Cometí actos abominables’, admite excirujano acusado por agresiones sexuales a 299 pacientes en Francia
Costa Rica· 2025-02-25Maxime Tessier is the lawyer representing Joël Le Scouarnec and stated that the accused does not intend to evade his responsibilities.
Excirujano francés reconoce "inmensa mayoría de hechos" en macrojuicio por violaciones a pacientes
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-25Maxime Tessier is one of Le Scouarnec's lawyers who stated that his client accepts most of the charges against him.
Γαλλία: Γιατί (δεν) αποκαλύφθηκε η μεγαλύτερη υπόθεση κακοποίησης παιδιών;
Greece· 2025-02-25Le Scouarnec's lawyer Maxime Tessier told the court his client admitted to the vast majority of the charges.
'I have done hideous things': Paedophile French surgeon in sex abuse trial admits
Kenya· 2025-02-25
One of Le Scouarnec’s lawyers, Maxime Tessier, told the court his client admitted to the 'vast majority' of the charges.
French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did ‘hideous things’ | Rape and sexual assaultUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24
Maxime Tessier is the defense lawyer for the retired French surgeon accused of sexual assault.
Fransk ekskirurg indrømmer størstedelen af 299 voldtægter
Denmark· 2025-02-24