Maxime Tessier, a 34-year-old French lawyer known for defending Joël Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon convicted of sexual assault and rape against 299 victims, has died in what authorities believe to be a suicide. Tessier was recognized for his intelligence and humanity in his legal work. Le Scouarnec was sentenced to 20 years in prison in late May 2025. The prosecutor of Rennes confirmed that all indications point to suicide in Tessier's death. An investigation has been opened to further clarify the circumstances surrounding the lawyer's passing.
Joël Le Scouarnec : l’avocat du chirurgien pédophile retrouvé mort à 34 ans dans de tragiques circonstances - Closer ➡️ https://t.co/4YEyYqQKQ2 https://t.co/qbqcrw9fNt
« Il était une lueur d’humanité sur le banc de la défense » : Maxime Tessier, avocat du chirurgien pédocriminel Joël Le Scouarnec, est mort à 34 ans. « Tout laisse à penser à un suicide », a indiqué le procureur de Rennes. https://t.co/GxNLtheJVJ
« Tout laisse penser à un suicide » : décès de l’avocat qui avait défendu Joël Le Scouarnec https://t.co/24b6BXA8JE