Zionist Federation of Australia ‘disappointed’ by 2-month delay in Leifer ruling

Zionist Federation of Australia president Jeremy Leibler welcomes the commencement of Malka Leifer’s extradition proceedings but expresses concerns that a decision will not be made until September 21.

“For too long Leifer’s alleged victims have had to wait to see her face justice,” says Leibler. “This extradition hearing took far too long to come about. We are extremely disappointed that the judge will not make a decision for two months.”

Leibler in a statement went on to lambaste Leifer’s attorneys for arguing that the alleged abuse had been effectively consensual, “something rejected out of hand by the alleged victims (and irrelevant in Australian law).”

“We stand with [alleged victims] Dassi, Elly and Nicole. Throughout this process they have exemplified dignity and courage. The appalling treatment meted out to them today by Leifer’s legal team was shameful,” he adds.

— Jacob Magid