Child sexual abuse
State appeals 17-year sentence for man who posed as woman to direct child sex crimes
Alfi was convicted under 11 counts containing numerous offenses, including causing and attempting to cause rape and indecent acts against minors within their families.
Modi’in Illit man indicted over alleged sexual offense against 12-year-old girl
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children
Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils
In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.
Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies,' calls for Congressional hearing
Melania Trump denied any involvement with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, called for public hearings on Epstein’s victims, and rejected online smears in a speech at the White House.
What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world
The files offer a broader look at how Jewish institutions received Jeffrey Epstein's money, with their release bringing along ethical questions.
West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distributing child sex abuse material
Apple has previously denied wrongdoing in a lawsuit by private plaintiffs making similar claims.
Israeli man arrested in Miami on suspicion of child pornography possession
The man, identified as Basilios Grayeb, 29, from Haifa, was arrested at the exit of a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
Hillary Clinton says Trump admin. 'slow-walking' Epstein files release before Congress testimony
Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration’s Justice Department of slow-walking the release of Epstein files, calling for full transparency before her congressional testimony later this month.
More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds
Online abuse reports in Israel jumped 71 percent in 2025, with children now submitting the majority of complaints directly to authorities.
After Iraq legalizes child marriage, Baghdad bridal market booms as young girls sold to older men
Iraq’s decision to introduce the Ja’fari law in January means that girls can be married based on perceived “maturity and physical capacity.”
Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents delays further releases
The release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein is delayed as the Justice Department uncovers over a million potentially relevant files, including new details on Trump's flights on Epstein's jet.
Federal judge allows lawsuit by Hasidic sex-abuse whistleblower against NYC to proceed
The 82-page ruling, by Judge Nina R. Morrison of the Eastern District of New York, effectively strips both the district attorney and the city of the legal immunity they usually have.
