Fugitive Rabbi Eliezer Berland Finally Nabbed In South Africa
Rabbi Eliezer Berland, who is wanted in Israel on suspicions of sexual assault, was finally arrested in South Africa where he has been hiding out on Thursday.
Ex-President Moshe Katzav Put on Prison Suicide Watch
There are serious concerns over former President Moshe Katzav’s emotional state following the rejection on Wednesday of his parole request.
Melbourne Jewish School Principal Sued on Sex Abuse Charges
The former principal of a Jewish day school in Melbourne is being sued by one of her alleged victims.
Israel’s Rapist Ex-president Moshe Katsav Denied Early Release
A parole board rejected on Wednesday former President Moshe Katsav’s bid for early release. Katsav’s lawyer Zion Amir said that the president intends to appeal the parole board’s decision.
David Keyes, Netanyahu’s New Spokesman Accused of Sexual Assault
Pime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s newly appointed spokesman was accused Tuesday of sexual assault by an alleged victim who posted her claims on Facebook before quickly erasing them.
Efforts To Combat Child Sexual Abuse Are Being Stepped Up
Just by listening to the intensity with which Manny Waks talks, one already begins to appreciate the ardour with which he approaches his work of tackling child sexual abuse within Jewish society.
Israeli Rapist Ex-president Asks Parole Board For Early Release
Former President Moshe Katsav appeared at a parole board hearing on Sunday, seeking a reduction of one-third of his prison term.
Alex Lewenberg Guilty of Professional Misconduct After Asking Jewish Sex Abuse Victim Not To Dob In A ‘Fellow Yid’
Criminal lawyer Alex Lewenberg may have defended his last client after he was found guilty of professional misconduct for pressuring a sexual abuse victim who had helped police.
Israel – A Senior Police Commander To Face Disciplinary Court For Sex Crimes
A senior police commander who was fired last year for sexual misconduct will face charges in a police disciplinary court, the police said in a statement on Tuesday.
Protesters Denounce Crown Heights Yeshiva For Employing Alleged Child Abusers
CROWN HEIGHTS — Protesters called out one of the neighborhood’s most prestigious yeshivas for what they called a “culture of violence” in a rally at the Eastern Parkway school over the weekend.