The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sex-crimes/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:03:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sex crimes | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sex-crimes/ 32 32 New sexual assault complaint filed against pop star Eyal Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-sexual-assault-complaint-filed-against-pop-star-eyal-golan/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:28:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3714631 Entertainer, who has faced similar accusations in the past, claims latest case is attempt to 'blackmail' him, says he has evidence to prove it's a lie

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]]> Senior Israeli cyber official detained in Las Vegas as part of child solicitation probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-israeli-cyber-official-detained-in-las-vegas-as-part-of-child-solicitation-probe/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:29:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3621352 Cops say Tom Alexandrovich, a Cyber Directorate division head, faces charges of luring a child with a computer for a sex act; reports say he returned to Israel, was put on leave

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]]> Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in retrial of his landmark sex crimes case https://www.timesofisrael.com/jury-convicts-harvey-weinstein-of-top-charge-in-retrial-of-his-landmark-sex-crimes-case/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:48:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3570236 Hollywood mogul found guilty of forcibly subjecting Miriam Haley to a criminal sex act in 2006; a second charge is thrown out, and decision has yet to be made on the third

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]]> Lawyers confront witness in Harvey Weinstein sex crime trial with private diary entry https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawyers-confront-witness-in-harvey-weinstein-sex-crime-trial-with-private-diary-entry/ Tue, 13 May 2025 22:20:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3548529 Former model accuses disgraced movie mogul of assaulting her when she was a teen, a charge that was included in retrial after judge overturned earlier rape conviction

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]]> Ex-hostage recalls ‘flashes’ from alleged rape by trainer who she says drugged her https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-recalls-flashes-from-alleged-rape-by-trainer-who-she-says-drugged-her/ Sat, 03 May 2025 22:33:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3540865 In 1st interview since going public as plaintiff in case against well-known influencer, Mia Schem says suspect convinced her to host meeting by saying Hollywood producer would attend

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]]> Harvey Weinstein New York retrial for sex crimes to begin https://www.timesofisrael.com/harvey-weinstein-new-york-retrial-for-sex-crimes-to-begin/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:34:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3527278 Disgraced Hollywood mogul restarts proceedings on rape and sex assault charges for which previous verdict was overturned, forcing survivors to testify against him once again

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]]> Teacher at Baltimore Jewish school receives 23-year prison sentence for sex crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/teacher-at-baltimore-jewish-school-receives-23-year-prison-sentence-for-sex-crimes/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:36:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3389378 Bnos Yisroel, an all-girls high school, fires William 'Zev' Steen after he pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child

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]]> Harvey Weinstein faces new sex crime charge while waiting retrial https://www.timesofisrael.com/harvey-weinstein-faces-new-sex-crime-charge-while-waiting-retrial/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:50:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3378704 Recovering from emergency surgery, disgraced Hollywood mogul pleads not guilty to a new charge of forcing oral sex on a woman in a NY hotel in 2006

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]]> Texan who posed as Hasidic Jew and adopted 9 boys charged with sexually abusing kids https://www.timesofisrael.com/texan-who-posed-as-hasidic-jew-and-adopted-9-boys-charged-with-sexually-abusing-kids/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:21:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957622 Suspect changed name to Hayim Cohen, fabricated Jewish backstory, courted media attention and allegedly assaulted minors over years, raising questions about ignored red flags

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]]> Modeling agent accused of sexual assault to be freed to house arrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/modeling-agent-accused-of-sexual-assault-to-be-freed-to-house-arrest/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:57:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2933878 Shai Avital will wear electronic bracelet; prosecutors ask for delay in release while they appeal decision

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]]> Safed rabbi jailed for slew of sex offenses released from prison amid protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/safed-rabbi-jailed-for-slew-of-sex-offenses-released-from-prison-amid-protests/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:30:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914088 After 7.5 years, Ezra Sheinberg, convicted of sexual assault and other crimes, leaves jail for new home in Golan Heights; local residents plan demonstrations

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]]> Police officer accused of sexually assaulting woman who filed complaint at station https://www.timesofisrael.com/cop-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-woman-who-filed-complaint-at-station/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:14:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2901702 Alleged victim says cop assaulted her after insisting on taking her home; says when he heard of accusation, he came back to try to persuade her to withdraw it

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]]> 2 Epstein accusers sue banks they say enabled his sex-trafficking operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-epstein-accusers-sue-banks-they-say-enabled-his-sex-trafficking-operation/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 03:55:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2882518&preview=true&preview_id=2882518 Plaintiffs say JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank provided disgraced financier 'an appearance of legitimacy' and facilitated ongoing sexual abuse

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]]> US Jewish school teacher charged for 25 sex crimes including rape, child pornography https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-school-teacher-charged-for-25-sex-crimes-including-rape-child-pornography/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:07:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2877323 Baltimore science instructor William Zev Steen arrested for multiple alleged crimes dating back as far as 2008; also led company installing filtration software on 'kosher' phones

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]]> Ex-top cop in sex crimes case set to walk free after court overrules appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-top-cop-set-to-walk-free-after-court-overrules-appeal-against-early-release/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:27:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2820721&preview=true&preview_id=2820721 Court rejects prosecution appeal against granting parole to Nissan Shaham after less than six months of his 10-month sentence

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