The Haifa Magistrate’s Court extends the detention of Harish mayor Yitzhak Keshet, Ynet reports.
The detained mayor was arrested last month on suspicion of sexually assaulting multiple women, some of whom were his employees. This is the seventh time that judges have extended Keshet’s remand.
Keshet is also suspected of obstructing the investigation and breach of trust, amid suspicions that he used another city hall worker to silence the women who complained about him.
In March, Channel 12 news interviewed the municipal worker, who was later questioned by police, as well as five women who claimed they were assaulted by Keshet.
Keshet’s attorney at the time said in a statement to the outlet that his client completely denies that he committed any offense.
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