The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sex-offenders/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:02:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sex offenders | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sex-offenders/ 32 32 Checks, charities, conversion classes: What the Epstein files reveal about his Jewish world https://www.timesofisrael.com/checks-charities-conversion-classes-what-the-epstein-files-reveal-about-his-jewish-world/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:47:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763178 The latest release of emails connected to the child sex trafficker gives a fuller picture of his extensive communal networking, from schools to showbusiness

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]]> Turkish embassy staffer nabbed photographing girls in Tel Aviv beach locker room https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-embassy-staffer-nabbed-photographing-girls-in-tel-aviv-beach-locker-room/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:48:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3607103 Suspect reportedly caught hiding in stall to take photos of girls aged around 13; Israel said to deny Turkish request he be held on embassy grounds

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]]> In audio clip from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein said he was once Trump’s ‘closest friend’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-audio-clip-from-2017-jeffrey-epstein-said-he-was-once-trumps-closest-friend/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:52:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3410806 New excerpt from interview conducted by author Michael Wolff reveals disgraced financier's knowledge of president's personal life and the inner workings of his presidency

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]]> Jeffrey Epstein-linked accounts transferred funds to Noam Chomsky, Bard College head https://www.timesofisrael.com/epstein-linked-accounts-transferred-funds-to-noam-chomsky-bard-college-head/ Fri, 19 May 2023 15:33:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3018602 Left-wing academic confirms to Wall Street Journal that he sought disgraced financier's assistance in moving funds but insists none of the money was from the deceased sex offender

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]]> Cleveland-area rabbi sentenced to prison for soliciting underage sex https://www.timesofisrael.com/cleveland-area-rabbi-sentenced-to-prison-for-soliciting-underage-sex/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:38:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2964171 Stephen Weiss, formerly senior clergy at a Conservative synagogue, given six months; prominent rabbi William Lebeau draws criticism for acting as character witness

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]]> Former top cop jailed for sex crimes released early despite state’s objections https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-top-cop-jailed-for-sex-crimes-released-early-despite-states-objections/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:04:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824874 Prosecutors said Niso Shaham should remain behind bars as he never expressed remorse for having sex with officers under his command

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]]> Serial sex offender Alon Kastiel released from prison after court rejects appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/serial-sex-offender-alon-kastiel-released-from-prison-after-court-rejects-appeal/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:40:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2801509 Nightclub owner leaves jail seven months early on condition he stays out of Tel Aviv area; victim slams ‘cruel’ decision by court siding with parole board

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]]> Serial sex offender nightclub owner to be released from prison early, court rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/serial-sex-offender-nightclub-owner-to-be-released-from-prison-early-court-rules/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:35:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2801152 Hearing rejects state's appeal against parole board decision to free Alon Kastiel, seven months before end of four-year sentence; victim slams 'cruel' decision

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]]> State appeals release of sex offender nightclub owner: ‘Significant risk to victims’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-appeals-release-of-sex-offender-nightclub-owner-significant-risk-to-victims/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:53:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2793454&preview=true&preview_id=2793454 Prosecutors say decision to free Alon Kastiel 'drastically deviates from bounds of reasonableness'; he was convicted of assaulting 4 women, many more filed police complaints

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]]> Leader of polygamous Jerusalem cult found dead in prison cell https://www.timesofisrael.com/leader-of-polygamous-jerusalem-cult-found-dead-in-prison-cell/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:25:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2778587 Prisons service to examine death of Daniel Ambash, who was serving 26 years for what has been described as one of the most shocking abuse cases in Israel's history

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]]> Police question pop star Eyal Golan anew about underage sex claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-question-pop-star-eyal-golan-anew-about-underage-sex-claims/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:21:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2741524 Interrogation comes amid fresh complaints against the Mizrahi music sensation in case that saw his father sent to prison for two years

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]]> Convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein granted another delay in extradition https://www.timesofisrael.com/convicted-sex-offender-harvey-weinstein-granted-another-delay-in-extradition/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:29:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2446985 Former Hollywood mogul to remain in NY prison for now after his lawyers and prosecutors agree to postpone efforts to send him to California to face further sexual assault charges

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]]> US Justice Department criticizes ‘poor judgment’ used in Epstein plea deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-justice-department-criticizes-poor-judgment-used-in-epstein-plea-deal/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:35:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2429080 New report finds fault with former labor secretary Alex Acosta, who signed secret agreement with billionaire when he was a top federal prosecutor in Florida

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]]> Wexner Foundation: We paid Barak $2.3 million for 2 reports; 1 wasn’t finished https://www.timesofisrael.com/wexner-foundation-2-3-million-to-barak-was-for-2-reports-1-wasnt-finished/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:55:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2343964&preview=true&preview_id=2343964 Foundation reveals details of payment to former premier, which has been subject of right-wing conspiracy theories; denies Jeffrey Epstein was involved in decision-making

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]]> In prank, gold statue of convicted sex offender Epstein appears in Albuquerque https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-prank-gold-statue-of-convicted-sex-offender-epstein-appears-in-albuquerque/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:43:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2339700 Group responsible says it an act of political satire referring to Confederate monuments in public spaces; monument removed the same day by authorities

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