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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 197
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August 31, 2023, 8:54 am
Renewal
'They were completely innocent victims of the predatory behaviour of Mrs Leifer, and it is she and she alone who should feel guilty.'
August 31, 2023, 5:00 am
‘Good – but not good enough’
'Her eyes still had that same captivating, evil power that she had when she was abusing me ... There's no part of her that looks like she understands the impact of what she did, or feels bad about it'
By
Rebecca Davis
August 24, 2023, 1:15 pm
Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years in prison
Malka Leifer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with a non-parole period of eleven-and-a-half years. With time already served being taken into account, she could be released in 2029.
By
Bruce Hill
and
Gareth Narunsky
June 28, 2023, 7:04 pm
‘Her abuse fractured my ability to trust’
These are excerpts from Hadassah (Dassi) Erlich’s victim impact statement, read by her in the County Court of Victoria on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
June 28, 2023, 7:00 pm
Malka Leifer ‘stole my body’
'Today I stand as a survivor. Your darkness does not define me. Instead, I choose to focus on the light within myself, the love that surrounds me and the power of my own voice.'
By
Peter Kohn
June 4, 2023, 11:15 am
Police reopen investigation into Adass Israel School board
It follows a protracted drama spanning 15 years after, following a meeting of the then Adass Israel School board, she was spirited to Israel
By
AJN STAFF
April 13, 2023, 7:10 pm
Long road to justice
With sentencing of Malka Leifer imminent, Peter Kohn retraces an epic struggle that tested not only the resolve of three courageous Melbourne women, but relations between Australia and Israel.
By
Peter Kohn
April 5, 2023, 8:38 am
Justice
Now, finally, 15 years after she was spirited out of Australia under the cover of night, Leifer has been brought to justice.
April 5, 2023, 7:30 am
Solace in ‘collective win’
Nicole Meyer says the 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
April 5, 2023, 6:45 am
Malka Leifer verdict: the reactions
'This is a mighty vindication for Dassi Erlich, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper in their long, courageous struggle for justice'
By
Peter Kohn
April 5, 2023, 6:30 am
‘Bittersweet’ Leifer verdict
'We hope this trial sheds light on how important it is to believe survivors, no matter the outcome'
By
Peter Kohn
April 3, 2023, 4:27 pm
Leifer guilty on 18 charges including rape
The former Adass Israel School principal was on trial for alleged sexual assaults on students Elly Sapper, Dassi Erlich and Nicole Meyer
By
Peter Kohn
September 30, 2021, 7:00 am
Malka Leifer ordered to stand trial
Leifer will appear before a directions hearing in the County Court of Victoria on October 21.
By
Peter Kohn
September 23, 2021, 12:00 am
Counsellor ‘feared legal action’
Extradited from Israel earlier this year, Leifer is facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse. She has claimed she is innocent of the charges.
By
Peter Kohn
September 15, 2021, 9:59 am
Leifer faces court, allowed to be absent on Yom Kippur
The committal hearing, expected to run until Monday, excused Leifer and Jewish witnesses from attending this Thursday (Yom Kippur).
By
Peter Kohn
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