Florida Surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky Indicted After Removing Patient’s Liver Instead of Spleen in Fatal Surgery

Thomas Shaknovsky

A fatal surgical error in Florida has led to criminal charges against a licensed physician, raising serious concerns about surgical oversight, medical accountability, and patient safety within hospital systems. Thomas Shaknovsky, a 44-year-old osteopathic doctor, has been indicted on a charge of second-degree manslaughter following the death of a 70-year-old patient in August 2024. The … Read more

Former Surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec Jailed for Sexually Assaulting 299 Children Under 11

Joël Le Scouarnec

In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through France, Joël Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the country’s largest child sexual abuse trial. The court in Vannes, located in the Brittany region, convicted Le Scouarnec of sexually assaulting 299 victims, primarily … Read more