sexual misconduct

Yaron London (photo credit: Moshe Shai/Flash90)

June 26, 2019, 4:11 pm

Female MKs slam veteran journalist who’s refusing to apologize for groping woman

Ministers demand Yaron London be fired after he recalls on live TV breast-touching incident 2 decades ago; public broadcaster calls his comments ‘unacceptable’

By TOI staff

Yeshivat Torah HaChaim head Rabbi Shmuel Tal gives a sermon on December 27, 2018. (Screen capture/Youtube)

May 30, 2019, 10:15 pm

Top rabbi blows lid off rabbinic scandal, rocking national religious public

Shmuel Eliyahu accuses spiritual leader Shmuel Tal of having inappropriate relationships with female followers, justifying them by claiming ‘holy spirit’ was revealed to him

By Jacob Magid

Robert Kraft, philanthropist and owner of the New England Patriots, winner of the 2019 Genesis Prize. (Genesis Prize Foundation)

March 13, 2019, 11:06 pm

Genesis Prize board member resigns over Robert Kraft honor

Rivka Carmi tenders resignation with ‘frustration and disappointment’ over decision to move ahead with plans to award $1m prize to Patriots owner, despite prostitution scandal

By Marcy Oster

Benny Gantz gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv, February 28, 2019. (Flash90)

March 7, 2019, 10:50 am

Gantz suing Israel Hayom for publishing ‘fictitious’ sexual misconduct story

Would-be PM says pro-Netanyahu daily displayed ‘blatant journalistic negligence’ for running a questionable report about alleged misconduct from 40 years ago

By Tamar Pileggi

Benny Gantz, head of the Israel Resilience party, speaks at a conference presenting the party's list of candidates for coming Knesset elections at an event held in Tel Aviv on February 19, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

February 28, 2019, 8:26 pm

Gantz sues woman alleging sexual harassment for half a million shekels

Would-be PM rejects claims of misconduct from high school days as ‘blood libel,’ says political rivals directed or helped accuser publicize ‘completely false’ story

By Tamar Pileggi

Ilan Levy Neumand speaks during a radio interview on October 31, 2017 (screen capture: YouTube)

February 5, 2019, 2:38 pm

Israel arrests alleged sexual predator after France demands extradition

Ilan Levy-Neumand wanted for abusing 8 girls at his equestrian center in 1987-2001; after fleeing to Israel, he employed minors at stable he built in West Bank

By Jacob Magid

Illustrative image of criminal in handcuffs. (YakobchukOlena/iStock, by Getty Images)

January 20, 2019, 5:07 pm

‘Gay conversion’ therapist convicted of molesting his clients for years

Reuven Welcher tricked underage men seeking to reduce their homosexual feelings into consenting to acts; as part of plea deal, prosecution won’t seek jail term

By Michael Bachner

Illustrative: A policeman holds handcuffs. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)

January 1, 2019, 2:11 pm

High school teacher suspected of molesting his students

Three girls aged 14-15 say educator at prestigious institution touched them inappropriately; suspect denies allegations, is sent to house arrest

By TOI staff

Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey in a video posted to YouTube on December 25, 2018 (YouTube screenshot)

December 26, 2018, 3:59 am

In strange video that goes viral, Kevin Spacey tells viewers: ‘You want me back’

Hours after he’s charged with sexual assault, actor, in character as House of Cards’ Frank Underwood, says ‘We’re not done, no matter what anyone says’; clip gets millions of views

By TOI staff and AP

Harvey Weinstein arrives at the New York Supreme Court, December 20, 2018. (AP/Julio Cortez)

December 20, 2018, 7:25 pm

Judge declines to dismiss Harvey Weinstein’s criminal case

James Burke rejects claims by Hollywood producer accused of rape that trial ‘irreparably tainted’ by prosecutorial misconduct

By Michael R. Sisak

Australian actress Yael Stone attends a special screening of 'The Dressmaker,' sponsored by London Fog, in New York City, on September 16, 2016. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for London Fog via JTA)

December 17, 2018, 11:25 pm

Actress Yael Stone accuses Geoffrey Rush of inappropriate sexual behavior

Australian star of ‘Orange is the New Black’ says fellow countryman and Hollywood actor peeked at her showering, danced naked in front of her during 2010 production

By Marcy Oster

David Keyes, left, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on their way to the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, March 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, pool)

December 12, 2018, 8:14 pm

Netanyahu spokesman Keyes officially quits after sexual misconduct allegations

Keyes thanks commission for closing probe into wrongdoing, indicates he will enter the private sector; PM praises California native for videos explaining Israel’s positions

By Raphael Ahren

In this photo from July 29, 2013, Les Moonves arrives at the CBS, CW and Showtime TCA party at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

December 5, 2018, 7:21 am

Report details new allegations of Moonves’ sexual misconduct

Document to be handed to CBS board of directors next week alleges ex-CEO had a subordinate perform oral sex in exchange for protection from termination

By AP

David Keyes speaks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he opens the weekly cabinet meeting at his Jerusalem office, July 23, 2018. (Gali Tibbon/Pool via AP)

November 29, 2018, 11:56 am

Civil Service Commission drops probe of Netanyahu spokesman David Keyes

Body also ends examination of Ambassador Ron Dermer, who did not pass on information about alleged sexual misconduct

By Raphael Ahren

November 21, 2018, 10:21 pm

PM spokesman David Keyes to resign after sexual misconduct probe closed – report

Civil Service Commission also said to end examination of Ambassador Dermer, who did not pass on information about alleged bad behavior

By Raphael Ahren