Judge cleared after booting mum for court breastfeeding
A Victorian judge did not intentionally single out or humiliate a breastfeeding mother by asking her to leave a courtroom during a high-profile trial, a judicial watchdog has ruled. Read more
Leifer: Who is saying what…and the timeline of a gruelling experience
August 24, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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Sisters sexually molested by their ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt a wave of relief and validation as they learned their abuser would spend years behind bars. Read more
Malka Leifer: 15 years
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer will spend up to 15 years behind bars for the insidious sexual abuse of two young high school students. Read more
Date set for Malka Leifer’s sentence
Malka Leifer will soon learn her fate after a marathon ordeal bringing her to justice for child sexual abuse. Read more
Police resume probe into how Leifer fled to Israel
Police have resumed an investigation into the board of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish school where Malka Leifer worked before she fled the country while facing sex abuse allegations. Read more
A chat with David Southwick
April 7, 2023 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
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David Southwick, Liberal State MP for Caulfield, talks with Henry Greener about the state of Victoria, Malka Leifer’s guilty verdict, and his gig at this year’s Yom Ha’atzmaut event as DJ Dave for a good cause. Read more
Leifer trial jury still out and heading for ninth day
Jurors in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer will return to court on Monday to continue deliberations for a ninth day after being sent home. Read more
Leifer jury told to relax before resuming deliberations
Jurors considering verdicts in ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer’s sexual abuse trial have been sent home after another day of deliberations and urged to relax. Read more
Malka Leifer abuse jury push on for verdicts
Jurors deliberating in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer have revealed they’ve reached a unanimous decision on some charges against her. Read more
Defence calls for not guilty in Malka Leifer abuse case
Jurors have been warned about “dangerous” witnesses as they prepare to consider their verdicts in the case of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish teacher Malka Leifer. Read more
Leifer: Prosecution closes Crown’s case – urges guilty verdict
Using pretend love and concern, former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer groomed and sexually abused three young students for her own gratification, jurors have been told. Read more
Two charges dropped against ultra-Orthodox principal
Two charges have been dropped against former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer as they predate when the relevant legislation came into effect. Read more
Woman ‘distraught’ disclosing alleged Leifer abuse
One of three sisters allegedly sexually abused by former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer was distraught when revealing what happened to her, a court has been told. Read more
Leifer ‘teary’ after stood down
As ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer was stood down over allegations she sexually abused three women, she cried and claimed to have done nothing wrong, her trial has been told. Read more
Ex-teacher Leifer allegedly claimed accuser was needy
A former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal accused of raping three sisters allegedly told one of her accusers that she was helping her to get over her neediness. Read more
Leifer’s trial back in open court
After weeks of closed-door hearings court is expected to open again in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of raping three former students. Read more
Leifer wants jury to decide abuse charges – trial brought forward
The trial for former ultra-orthodox school principal and accused child abuser Malka Leifer will begin in August. Read more
Leifer could apply for judge-only trial
A former ultra-orthodox school principal charged with child abuse offences is considering whether to apply for her case to be heard in a judge-only trial. Read more
Malka Leifer trial set for next year
Former ultra-orthodox school principal Malka Leifer will stand trial on child sexual abuse charges in Melbourne next year. Read more
BREAKING: More sex abuse charges for Malka Leifer
More charges have been laid against former ultra-orthodox school principal Malka Leifer, who has been ordered to stand trial over child sexual abuse allegations. Read more
Malka Leifer ordered to stand trial
Former ultra-orthodox school principal Malka Leifer has been ordered to stand trial on 70 child sexual abuse charges. Read more
Third sister begins Leifer evidence
The third of three sisters who allege they were abused by former ultra-Orthodox school principal Malka Leifer has begun her evidence. Read more
Video: Manny Waks in town to cover the Malka Leifer hearing
September 14, 2021 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
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Manny Waks gets out of lockdown quarantine after flying from Israel to Melbourne to be present for Malka Leifer’s court case. Read more
Support for victims as Malka Leifer’s court proceedings start on Monday.
September 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Tzedek and VoiCSA are express their support for Nicole Meyer, Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper, and all of the alleged victims/survivors of Malka Leifer ahead of the committal hearing starting on Monday. Read more
Australian government welcomes Leifer decision
September 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Morrison Government has welcomed a decision by an Israeli court that has paved the way for former Melbourne school teacher Malka Leifer to finally face due process back in Australia. Read more
Australia welcomes Leifer decision
May 27, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Australian Government has welcomed the decision in Israel that Malka Leifer is fit to stand trial and be extradited to Australia. Read more
Will Tuesday be Decision Day?
May 22, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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In the Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday, Judge Chana Lomp is scheduled to hand down her ruling on Malka Leifer’s mental fitness to face the hearing seeking her extradition from Israel to Australia to face 74 charges of alleged child sexual abuse. Read more
Leifer hearings go in reverse
February 19, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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In the Jerusalem District Court Judge Chana Lomp has accepted the request by Malka Leifer’s legal team to allow them to bring two of the psychiatrists that they previously brought in testify on Leifer’s behalf in order to hear their views on the most recent psychiatric panel’s decision. Read more
Litzman: Hadassah Australia adds its voice
January 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Directors of Hadassah Australia have given their strong support to the President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Jeremy Leibler who wrote to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemning the appointment of United Torah Judaism’s Yaakov Litzman MK, to the position of Health Minister in Israel. Read more
Dear Prime Minister….”a slap in the face”
December 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be expected to announce United Torah’s Rabbi Yaakov Litzman appointment as Health Minister despite the police recommendations that he should be charged for the alleged role he played to prevent Malka Leifer being extradited to Australia…”a slap in the face to the Australian Jewish community”. Read more
