The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/pedophilia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:19:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png pedophilia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/pedophilia/ 32 32 Israeli arrested aboard cruise ship in Florida over child sex abuse material https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arrested-aboard-cruise-ship-in-florida-over-child-sex-abuse-material/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:30:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757072 Basilios Grayeb, 29, from Haifa held on $2,500 bond after police find video on his phone; ICE issues immigration hold

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]]> ‘Schlep,’ self-appointed watchdog with Yiddish name, is banned from gaming platform https://www.timesofisrael.com/schlep-self-appointed-watchdog-with-yiddish-name-is-banned-from-gaming-platform/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:45:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3621612 Roblox bars 'To Catch a Predator'-style sleuth, then blasts 'vigilantes' — sparking real-world lawsuit and giving the classic Jewish loanword a moment in the sun

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]]> Beit Shemesh ad telling girls to play out of men’s view draws pedophilia accusations https://www.timesofisrael.com/beit-shemesh-ad-telling-girls-to-play-out-of-mens-view-draws-pedophilia-accusations/ Tue, 16 May 2023 17:08:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3016725 Unsigned PSA aimed at ultra-Orthodox community runs in circular that once reportedly refused to publish safety advice because charities buying ad space 'cooperated with Zionists'

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]]> Haifa nurse indicted for pedophilia, photographing naked patients https://www.timesofisrael.com/haifa-nurse-indicted-for-pedophilia-photographing-naked-patients/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2900339 Oren Hananaiev accused of sending sexually explicit images of minors to a second hospital worker, who has also been arrested

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]]> Two hospital workers arrested for pedophilia, sexually abusing young patients https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-hospital-workers-arrested-for-pedophilia-sexually-abusing-young-patients/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:02:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2898044 Workers, employed in separate hospitals but in contact with each other, found in possession of thousands of pedophilic photos, including exposed minors prior and during surgery

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]]> Tel Aviv teacher indicted for rape of 12-year-old student https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-teacher-indicted-for-rape-of-12-year-old-student/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:05:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2592664 Gag order placed on most of charges against 37-year-old Yotam Okon, who was arrested last month after student made allegations against him in TikTok video

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]]> Court rules accused sex abuser Leifer to be extradited to Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-rules-accused-sex-abuser-leifer-to-be-extradited-back-to-australia/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:17:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2392513&preview=true&preview_id=2392513 In possibly final ruling after 6 years of hearings, judge says ex-principal must face child sex abuse charges in Melbourne, pending expected appeal

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]]> Court set to hand down long-awaited decision on Leifer extradition to Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-set-to-hand-down-long-awaited-decision-on-leifer-extradition-to-australia/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:59:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2392471&preview=true&preview_id=2392471 Judge expected to rule in favor of sending former principal to Australia to face 74 charges of child sex abuse, but defense can still try to appeal

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]]> Supreme Court rejects Malka Leifer’s appeal, paving way toward her extradition https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-rejects-malka-leifers-appeal-paving-way-toward-her-extradition/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:35:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2380427&preview=true&preview_id=2380427 After years of hearings, judges unanimously say alleged serial pedophile is mentally fit to stand trial in Australia; decision on extradition to be made on September 21

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]]> Defense at extradition hearing: Leifer’s students effectively consented to abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-at-extradition-hearing-leifers-students-effectively-consented-to-abuse/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:02:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2350679&preview=true&preview_id=2350679 Prosecution lambastes claims, arguing former principal wanted by Australia had total control over alleged victims; defense says media has turned client 'into a monster'

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]]> After 6 years and 68 court dates, Malka Leifer extradition proceedings begin https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-years-68-court-dates-since-arrest-leifer-extradition-hearing-set-for-monday/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:27:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2350530&preview=true&preview_id=2350530 Even though judge concluded that alleged child sex abuser wanted in Australia was feigning mental illness, proceedings could still face further delay

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]]> Supreme Court nixes request from Leifer defense to halt proceedings amid appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-nixes-request-from-leifer-defense-to-halt-proceedings-amid-appeal/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:21:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2344245&preview=true&preview_id=2344245 Top court yet to schedule hearing to discuss appeal, but July 20 extradition hearing for alleged pedophile wanted in Australia will now be able to move forward as planned

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]]> Leifer’s lawyers file Supreme Court appeal against ruling she can be extradited https://www.timesofisrael.com/leifers-lawyers-file-supreme-court-appeal-against-ruling-she-can-be-extradited/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:57:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2342731&preview=true&preview_id=2342731 Defense relying on refuted 2016 decision to release alleged Australian pedophile, seeking to present new testimony and asking for proceedings to halt in interim

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]]> New York state penalizes Deutsche Bank $150M for Epstein dealings https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-state-penalizes-deutsche-bank-150m-for-epstein-dealings/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:05:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2342336 German banks says it 'inexcusably failed to detect or prevent millions of dollars of suspicious transactions' related to the late sex offender

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]]> Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York for Epstein-related sex abuse charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/ghislaine-maxwell-moved-to-new-york-for-epstein-related-sex-abuse-charges/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:48:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2341630 British socialite accused of being convicted US pedophile's top accomplice could face judges for first hearing on Friday

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