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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 373

Malka Leifer

Fay Sukenik protest near the home of Meir Porush on Aug. 31, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel over the cabinet minister's alleged assitance to a sex offender. Her sign reads: 'When God's name is desecrated by a rabbi, he is not worthy of respect.' (Courtesy of Sukenik)
August 31, 2023, 11:59 pm
Dozens of Haredi women protest politician’s alleged help for sex offender
Rally outside cabinet minister Meir Porush’s home comes over reports he tried to help Eliezer Berland enter Ukraine
By Canaan Lidor
Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
August 24, 2023, 8:12 am
Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse of two students
Former Australian Jewish school principal to serve at least 11 years; judge says she showed no remorse for crimes that scarred sisters Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper for life
By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
July 21, 2023, 2:15 pm
Malka Leifer, charged with sexual abuse, to be sentenced in Australia next month
Former principal to receive punishment on August 24 following years-long battle to bring her to trial
By Rod McGuirk
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
Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
June 4, 2023, 11:51 am
Australian police reopen probe into Jewish school for allegedly helping Leifer flee
Board of Melbourne’s Adass Israel School again being investigated over suspicions it helped now-convicted rapist escape to Israel after abuse allegations first surfaced in 2008
By ToI Staff
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)
April 26, 2023, 11:42 am
Malka Leifer in Australian court as judge weighs sentence after sex abuse conviction
Judge Mark Gamble sets June 28-29 for sentencing following Israeli principal’s conviction on 18 charges relating to sexual abuse of sisters Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper
By AP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 10, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
April 11, 2023, 10:33 am
Daily Briefing Apr 11: PM passes buck on terror wave; no private militia for Ben Gvir
US correspondent Jacob Magid briefs on aftermath of sex offender Malka Leifer’s trial; Diaspora reporter Canaan Lidor on kerfuffle over Poland deal, monotheism in the Old City
By ToI Staff
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)
April 4, 2023, 12:03 pm
Malka Leifer accuser takes solace in ‘collective win’ after partial guilty verdict
Nicole Meyer says inability to secure personal justice alongside her two sisters is something she’ll have to grapple with, but she plans to move forward and be a voice for victims
By Jacob Magid
Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
April 3, 2023, 9:42 am
Court finds Malka Leifer guilty of rape, indecent assault at Australia Jewish school
Israeli-born former school principal convicted of 18 charges, cleared of 9 others, 15 years after she escaped arrest by fleeing to Israel; to be sentenced at a later date
By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
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
A rescuer walks on a destroyed building in Gaziantep, southeastern Turkey, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
February 9, 2023, 1:20 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 9: Hatzalah MD describes rescue mission; Leifer trial begins
Judah Ari Gross in Turkey; US reporter Jacob Magid discusses US push for calm, plus Melbourne child sex abuse trial; NY reporter Luke Tress on congressmembers talking about Israel
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)
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
Former minister Yaakov Litzman in court for a hearing on his plea bargain, at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, June 9, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 8, 2022, 7:24 pm
Litzman gets minor fine, no jail for shielding alleged pedophile Leifer from justice
Lenient sentence comes as part of plea deal; ex-health minister has admitted to unsuccessfully working to undermine extradition of accused sexual predator Malka Leifer to Australia
By ToI Staff
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