The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-misconduct/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:48:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sexual misconduct | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-misconduct/ 32 32 ICC chief prosecutor suspended after probe finds he committed serious sexual misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-chief-prosecutor-suspended-after-probe-finds-he-committed-serious-sexual-misconduct/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:25:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839293 Diplomatic source tells Reuters that International Criminal Court's governing body has recommended Karim Khan be removed from his post, with the decision now up to member states

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]]> IDF dismisses base commander over allegations of sexual misconduct against female soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-dismisses-base-commander-over-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-against-female-soldiers/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:42:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3596394 Reservist's dismissal announced after report revealed complaints from soldiers who said he continued to serve on base despite allegations, reportedly because no replacement was available

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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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]]> Israeli-born rabbi at Dallas Jewish school arrested for molesting a student https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-born-rabbi-at-dallas-jewish-school-arrested-for-molesting-a-student/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:22:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518619 Father of five Yitzhak Meir Sabo, 43, put on unpaid leave by Akiba Yavneh Academy and Tiferet Israel congregation, where he has been spiritual leader since 2022

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]]> US pro-Israel LGBTQ group names new leadership after sexual misconduct scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-pro-israel-lgbtq-group-names-new-leadership-after-sexual-misconduct-scandal/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:14:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3501286 A Wider Bridge appoints LA-based Rabbi Denise Eger interim director following charges against predecessor Ethan Felson; former Arizona Rep. Daniel Hernandez to serve as board chair

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]]> Director of pro-Israel American LGBTQ group faces sexual misconduct charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/director-of-pro-israel-american-lgbtq-group-faces-sexual-misconduct-charge/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:20:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3471246 A Wider Bridge's Ethan Felson denies groping an employee at Vermont museum, takes medical leave

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]]> Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-defense-secretary-pick-i-support-israel-killing-every-last-member-of-hamas/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:43:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459678 Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct claims, past remarks against women serving in combat

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]]> ICC prosecutor to stay on as UN investigates alleged sexual misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-prosecutor-to-stay-on-as-un-investigates-alleged-sexual-misconduct/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:49:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3434040 Sources say they want probe completed quickly to minimize impact on major cases; Karim Khan has sought war crimes warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

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]]> UN watchdog to conduct probe into sexual misconduct allegations against ICC prosecutor https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-watchdog-to-conduct-probe-into-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-icc-prosecutor/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:38:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3432343 Karim Khan's wife previously worked with oversight body selected to investigate him, prompting human rights groups to express concerns over conflict of interest

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]]> Some at ICC said to question integrity of UN inquiry into top prosecutor https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-at-icc-said-to-question-integrity-of-un-inquiry-into-top-prosecutor/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:47:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3420737 UK report notes Karim Khan's close ties to agency tasked with investigating him over alleged sexual misconduct

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]]> ICC confirms probe of sexual misconduct allegations against prosecutor; he won’t step down https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-confirms-probe-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-top-prosecutor/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:55:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3417400 Investigation to be conducted by external oversight body after court's internal watchdog dismissed claims; Khan says allegations are misinformation campaign

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]]> What are the accusations against the ICC chief seeking to charge Netanyahu? https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-are-the-accusations-against-the-icc-chief-seeking-to-charge-netanyahu/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:19:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3404673 Court officials suggest Israel behind allegations Khan made unwanted advances on court worker, but she is said to have asked for ICC's oversight body to launch an external probe

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]]> ICC chief seeking arrest warrant for Netanyahu facing sexual misconduct accusations https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-chief-seeking-arrest-warrant-for-netanyahu-facing-sexual-misconduct-accusations/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:23:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3404558 Karim Khan denies trying to coerce female aide into relationship, groping her; court officials assert Israeli smear campaign, others claim his focus on Israel was attempt at distraction

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]]> Case accusing ‘The Pianist’ director Polanski of sexually assaulting minor dismissed https://www.timesofisrael.com/case-accusing-the-pianist-director-polanski-of-sexually-assaulting-minor-dismissed/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:58:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3403098 Award-winning Jewish director fled US after separate case in which he admitted to sexual relations with minor; recently settled case related to alleged incident in 1973

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]]> Gynecologist to be indicted following accusations he sexually abused patients https://www.timesofisrael.com/gynecologist-to-be-indicted-following-accusations-he-sexually-abused-patients/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:09:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304771 Move to charge Guy Rofe comes after one of many complainants expressed outrage upon hearing doctor planned to open new clinic despite multiple accusations of indecent acts

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