The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sex-scandal/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sex scandal | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sex-scandal/ 32 32 Petah Tikva teacher fired for having threesome with students https://www.timesofisrael.com/petah-tikva-teacher-fired-for-having-sex-with-students/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:59:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3624894 Prosecution finds no criminal guilt, but Civil Service Commission determines there was 'exceptionally grave behavior,' forbids her from working with youth for 8 years

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]]> City of Yavne rocked by online clips of multiple women having sex with trainer at gym https://www.timesofisrael.com/city-of-yavne-rocked-by-online-clips-of-multiple-women-having-sex-with-trainer-at-gym/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:29:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470851 Police open probe into how apparently hacked CCTV footage was obtained, distributed; scandal has 'destroyed entire families' as residents identify people they know in the footage

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]]> In twist, scandal-plagued German rabbi cedes rabbinical schools to Berlin Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-twist-scandal-plagued-german-rabbi-cedes-rabbinical-schools-to-berlin-jews/ Sat, 14 Jan 2023 02:04:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2924708 Walter Homolka suddenly sells stake in two institutions housed in the University of Potsdam after sexual harassment investigation against his husband reveals a wider abuse of power

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]]> ‘Shock and pain’: Herzog urges ‘in-depth’ investigation into Gilboa Prison scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/shock-and-pain-herzog-urges-in-depth-investigation-into-gilboa-prison-scandal/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:01:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810171 President says all those responsible must be 'held accountable with the fullest severity'; Lapid tours a prison security ward after vowing to investigate sexual abuse scandal

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]]> Interim head of scandal-ridden German seminary doesn’t commit to replacing top rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/interim-head-of-scandal-ridden-german-seminary-doesnt-commit-to-replacing-top-rabbi/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:58:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2774907 Gabriele Thöne says she is committed to a thorough investigation, but is mum about Rabbi Walter Homolka, who is at the center of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of power

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]]> Louis CK’s Grammy award triggers backlash five years after sex scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/louis-cks-grammy-award-triggers-backlash-five-years-after-sex-scandal/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:35:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2740313 CK admitted to masturbating in front of multiple women in 2017, in one of the first scandals of the #MeToo movement; many criticize Academy's decision

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]]> Missouri governor who quit after sex scandal announces Senate run https://www.timesofisrael.com/missouri-governor-who-quit-after-sex-scandal-announces-senate-run/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:13:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2512257 Eric Greitens, whose governorship crashed in 2018 amid revelations of an abusive extramarital affair, plans to run to replace Missouri Republican senator next year

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]]> Nude pics, arrests and anti-Semitic death threats: Scandal topples Alaska mayor https://www.timesofisrael.com/nude-pics-arrests-and-anti-semitic-death-threats-scandal-topples-alaska-mayor/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:22:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2408552 Ethan Berkowitz resigns days after denying allegations he posted nude selfies on underage website; jilted reporter threatens to expose his 'Zionist f-----g ass'

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]]> Despite sex scandal, Falwell walks back resignation from Liberty University https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-sex-scandal-falwell-walks-back-resignation-from-liberty-university/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:00:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2374949 Reuters reports that the president of the evangelical institution was aware of, and participated in, his wife's affair with another man

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]]> Review finds Jeffrey Epstein ‘played no meaningful role’ in Wexner Foundation https://www.timesofisrael.com/review-finds-jeffrey-epstein-played-no-meaningful-role-in-wexner-foundation/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:49:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2248463 The disgraced billionaire was a trustee of the organization, but 'showed no interest in philanthropy or the Foundation,' according to report

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]]> Tawdry Wexner headlines raise questions for recipients of his Jewish fellowship https://www.timesofisrael.com/tawdry-wexner-headlines-raise-questions-for-recipients-of-his-jewish-fellowship/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:07:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2238158 570 program graduates have found work in synagogues, schools, and other institutions, but Victoria’s Secret allegations and associations with Epstein prompt misgivings

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]]> Monica Lewinsky to co-produce Clinton impeachment drama https://www.timesofisrael.com/monica-lewinsky-to-co-produce-clinton-impeachment-drama/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:32:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2126278 Studio says third season of 'American Crime Story' will dramatize events that saw White House intern swept up in sex scandal; will air weeks before 2020 election

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]]> Minister bemoans judicial sex scandal as top lawyer said set to take leave https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-bemoans-judicial-sex-scandal-as-top-lawyer-said-set-to-take-leave/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:51:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1999794&preview=true&preview_id=1999794 Opposition calls for justice minister to resign after top lawyer arrested on suspicion of having sex with judge he helped appoint, and with wife of 2nd judge he tried to promote

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]]> Senior lawyer held, reportedly for promoting judge in exchange for sex https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-lawyer-held-on-suspicion-of-promoting-judge-in-exchange-for-sex/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:17:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1999607&preview=true&preview_id=1999607 Suspect allegedly had sexual relationship with judge he helped appoint, also said to have had sex with wife of another judge he tried to promote; top legal officials to testify

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]]> Sweden charges man at center of Nobel Prize sex scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/sweden-charges-man-at-center-of-nobel-prize-sex-scandal/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:10:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1869230 Case of Jean-Claude Arnault, who denies two counts of rape in 2011, divided Academy members and sparked resignation of at least six, including his wife

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