Tag: Malka Leifer
Litzman Convicted in Leifer Case, Gets Suspended Sentence
The former health minister pleaded guilty to the charge and resigned his post in Knesset as part of a plea agreement.
Australian Jewish Leaders Furious about Litzman’s Plea Deal
"How often were we told to place our trust in Israel’s system of justice?"
Will Retiring AG ‘Pardon’ Litzman by Dropping Corruption Charges?
Litzman, 73, is suspected of two affairs, in which he allegedly helped individuals evade prosecution.
Malka Leifer to Stand Trial on 70 Child Sex Abuse Counts
Leifer did not ask for bail and will remain in jail.
After 13 Years’ Delay Malka Leifer’s Trial Opens in Melbourne
Another Haredi person facing some consequences related to this case is former health minister Yaakov Litzman.
Suspected Sex Offender Malka Leifer Extradited after Hiding from Prosecution for 13 Years
Supreme Court Justice Anat Baron recommended dismissing Leifer's appeal and "uphold the judgment of the District Court which declared the appellant extraditable to Australia."
Malka Leifer, Accused Sex Offender, to be Extradited to Australia
The extradition request can now be signed off by Israel’s Justice Minister, Avi Nissenkorn, who has already indicated his intention to do so without delay.
Jerusalem Court Rules Malka Leifer Will be Extradited to Australia
A psychiatric panel in January decided that the alleged sex offender, who escaped to Israel from Australia, is mentally fit to stand trial and has been feigning mental illness.
Court Calls Accused Pedophile Leifer an Impostor, Extradition to Australia Next
"The injustice to her victims, young girls in Melbourne, that lasted for more than six years, was outrageous."
President Rivlin Seeks Australian PM’s Support at The Hague
The question of Malka Leifer was raised by the prime minister.
Australian Parliament in Bipartisan Demand to Extradite Malka Leifer
“We have been exceptionally patient in this case, but enough is enough,” Liberal MP and former Australian ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma said
Panel Finds Alleged Sex Offender Malka Leifer Mentally Fit to Stand Trial
In the coming days, the Jerusalem District Court will determine whether to extradite her back to her country, where she is wanted for sex offenses.
Zionist Australians Slam Promotion of Litzman who Supported Alleged Melbourne Pedophile
“On behalf of the Australian Jewish Community, I implore you to reconsider this appointment until the investigation into Yaakov Litzman has concluded.”
Supreme Court Rejects Malka Leifer’s Appeal, Psych Eval Today
In early 2019, Police launched an investigation against various officials, including Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman (UTJ), on suspicion of obstruction of justice in Leifer's case.
Supreme Court Returns Malka Leifer to Jail
Last year, court-appointed psychiatrists determined Leifer was an impostor and fit to stand trial. Since then, she has been held in Neve Tirza women's prison.
Court Releases Malka Leifer to House Arrest Pending Psych Eval
In June, a court appointed psychiatric panel decided that Leifer was manipulative and did not appear to be mentally ill at all.
Police Recommended Indicting Litzman for Bribery, Fraud, Breach of Trust
The investigation files will be forwarded to the Jerusalem District Attorney in the coming days in preparation for a decision on whether to indict Litzman.
Jerusalem Court Says ‘no’ to Bail For Australian Sex Fugitive
Leifer is wanted in Australia on 74 counts of sexual abuse dating to her time as headmistress of the ultra-Orthodox Adass Israel school from 2001-2008.
New Delay In Leifer Extradition Process; Victims: Frustrating, but Making Progress
Leifer is wanted for 74 counts of sexual abuse during her time as the principal of the Adass Israel girls high school in Australia.