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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 426

child sex abuse

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks during a visit to the tomb of Oscar Arnulfo Romero in San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 4, 2024. (Marvin RECINOS / AFP)
November 12, 2024, 6:13 pm
Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
Welby had been under pressure after probe revealed he failed to tell authorities of prominent lawyer’s serial sexual and physical assaults on minors at summer camps over 50 years
By DANICA KIRKA
The seal on the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen June 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 24, 2024, 8:20 pm
Son of Trump would-be-assassin charged over child sexual abuse images
FBI says Oran Alexander Routh, whose father is alleged to have planned to to kill former US president, arrested after explicit files found in home
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
Sex offender Gershon Selinger, in an interview with Hasidic comedian Mendy Pellin, July 2023 (Screen capture: Mendy Pellin on X. Used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 5, 2024, 3:06 am
Sex offender pleads guilty in NY to new charges after interview with Hasidic comedian
Gershon Selinger’s discussion of sexual deviance with Mendy Pellin in July led victim to recall abuse and press fresh charges; plea bargain to land convict in jail for 5 years
By Luke Tress
Tel Aviv High School of the Arts principal Udi Klein. (Facebook)
October 2, 2023, 11:01 pm
Tel Aviv high school principal takes leave after report of relationships with minors
Channel 12 says Udi Klein had romantic ties with student from another school and an interaction on Grindr with a former pupil
By ToI Staff
Avshalom Cohen, son of Hayim Nissim Cohen, in a video posted to social media in February 2023. (Screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
August 2, 2023, 12:23 pm
After Texan who posed as Hasid charged with sex crimes, son charged with abuse too
One of Hayim Cohen’s 9 adopted sons, Avshalom, charged with sexual assault of his brother, and human smuggling, amid fallout from high-profile scandal in Houston
By Luke Tress
Former principal Malka Leifer, wanted in Australia for child sex abuse crimes, seen at the Jerusalem District Court, on February 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 29, 2023, 10:12 am
Prosecutor: Malka Leifer faked mental illness to avoid extradition to Australia
At sentencing hearing for ex-principal convicted of sexual abuse, prosecution says fact that she ‘improperly frustrated and delayed extradition proceedings’ should be weighed
By Rod McGuirk
Sisters Nicole Meyer (L), Elly Sapper (C) and Dassi Erlich (R) leave the County Court in Melbourne on April 3, 2023, after the trial of former school principal Malka Leifer. (William WEST / AFP)
June 28, 2023, 12:58 pm
At sentencing hearing, sisters say Malka Leifer’s sex abuse scarred them ‘forever’
In Australian court following former educator’s conviction on 18 charges, victims detail the trauma; defense attorney claims Leifer is ‘truly lonely and isolated and broken woman’
By Rod McGuirk
Israeli soccer goalkeeper Boris Klaiman. (Screen capture/YouTube)
April 11, 2023, 8:55 pm
Israeli soccer player in Greece arrested over alleged indecent act with a minor
Volos Football Club cuts ties with 33-year-old Boris Klaiman, who was picked up by Athens police while in possession of 1.5 grams of heroin after a brawl with Belgian tourists
By ToI Staff
A courtroom sketch depicts former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer at the County Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, February 8, 2023. (Mollie McPherson/AAP Image via AP)
March 22, 2023, 7:18 pm
Jury deliberation begins in Australian sex abuse trial for Israeli principal Leifer
Proceedings near conclusion after 3 sisters testify against former teacher, who faces 27 charges for acts allegedly committed at Adass Israel School, her Melbourne home, and camps
By AP and Jacob Magid
Illustrative: A young woman sits alone (torwai; iStock by Getty Images)
March 10, 2023, 4:52 am
Probe into Conservative Jewish youth group finds ‘hypersexualized culture’
Inquiry following ToI exposé on decades-long abuse scandal identifies 41 alleged incidents of sexual misconduct by adults at USY, but concludes issues not systemic
By Jacob Magid and JTA
Mourners carry the body of a Palestinian who was shot dead by Israeli security forces during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin on March 7, 2023. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
March 8, 2023, 12:57 pm
Daily Briefing Mar. 8: Israel on alert after IDF Jenin raid kills brothers’ shooter
Emanuel Fabian on the military operation targeting terrorist who killed Yaniv brothers; Jacob Magid on US response and Aqaba summit; Luke Tress on tangled web of lies and sex abuse
By ToI Staff
Hayim Nissim Cohen and his nine adopted sons in a photo posted to their family Facebook page in 2021. (Facebook; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 3, 2023, 2:21 am
Texan who posed as Hasidic Jew and adopted 9 boys charged with sexually abusing kids
Suspect changed name to Hayim Cohen, fabricated Jewish backstory, courted media attention and allegedly assaulted minors over years, raising questions about ignored red flags
By Luke Tress
A courtroom sketch depicts former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer at the County Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, February 8, 2023. (Mollie McPherson/AAP Image via AP)
February 8, 2023, 8:01 pm
Leifer held victim’s family problems over her head to discourage outcry, court told
In opening statement, Australian prosecutor says former Haredi school principal told student she’d ‘tell everyone’ about her issues at home if girl disclosed Leifer’s abuse
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Malka Leifer (YouTube screenshot)
February 7, 2023, 3:19 am
Trial of Malka Leifer, accused of sexually abusing her students, starts in Australia
Closed session at Victoria County Court in Melbourne held to select jury; proceedings against ex-principal expected to last roughly six weeks
By Jacob Magid
Illustrative: The Beersheba District Court in southern Israel, on December 1, 2019. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
December 5, 2022, 4:20 pm
Prosecutors to appeal teen’s 5-year sentence for sexual assault of girl in her bed
State says court was too swayed by attacker’s ostensible rehabilitation, will seek harsher punishment; victim’s father praises move, says such crimes must meet ‘full force of law’
By ToI Staff
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