Rape

Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report

Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem
Ravan Jaafar al-Taie

Wikimedia Foundation trustee candidate denies use of rape on Oct. 7, posts Hamas symbol

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Five years on the run: Israel Police catch Palestinian suspect in rape of Polish tourist

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky chairs a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 29, 2025

Netanyahu-picked Milwidksy appointed head of Knesset Finance cmtee despite rape allegations


Israel Police arrest additional five Bnei Brak residents suspected of sexual abuse

The investigation into the case is ongoing, police noted.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

French Muslim teens sentenced to 7, 9 years in prison for gang raping Jewish girl

Two French Muslim teenagers who raped a 12-year-old Jewish girl in 2024 have been sentenced to seven and nine years in prison.

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Judge in Harvey Weinstein trial declares mistrial on rape charge

Prosecutors plan to try Weinstein a third time on the charge of third-degree rape, over his alleged mistreatment of the aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.

 Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2025.

French Muslim teenagers tried in court over antisemitic gang-rape of 12-year-old girl

The boys, aged between 13 and 14, are charged with gang rape, sexual assault, violence, extortion and death threats as well as capturing, recording, or transmitting intimate images.

 French police work near a door with the Jewish Star of David symbol after officers shot dead an armed man earlier who set fire to the city's synagogue in Rouen, France, May 17, 2024.

Prosecution indicts 18-year-old for raping girl with disabilities

In its request to have him detained until all the legal proceedings conclude, the prosecution noted that Sarsur's acts were carried out for the sole purpose of his pleasures and inclinations.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Kevin Costner sued by stunt double over alleged 'violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene'

Devyn LaBella alleged that the rape scene occured without any prior notice or with an intimacy coordinator.

Kevin Costner, host and executive producer of the History Channel's series "Kevin Costner's the West", gestures on the day of the third installment of HISTORYTalks at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 21, 2024.

Health Ministry: License of doctor accused of sexual offenses to be revoked for 6 months

Dr. Aryeh Levin has been accused of the rape and sexual assault of patients, including two minors - females aged 12 and 15.

 Doctor writing notes during a session with a patient.

UK to begin piloting chemical castration plans for sex offenders

The concept was first proposed by Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood, who announced the plans to use "medication to manage problematic sexual arousal" following a review.

: A general view of a Serco vehicle at Wandsworth prison in London, Britain, September 7, 2023.

Self-proclaimed pastor accused of sex trafficking, forced labor scheme over near decade

Treva Edwards is accused of sexually and physically abusing one of his followers - whom he later reportedly pushed to get an abortion when she fell pregnant.

 Inside St. Mary’s Church at Lubeck old town, northern Germany. (illustrative)

‘I’m in the dark’: Mia Schem says she filed rape complaint against Tel Aviv fitness trainer

In a preview for an upcoming interview with Channel 12, Schem said she could no longer remain silent.

 FORMER HOSTAGE Mia Schem speaks at a press conference ahead of the second concert in memory of those murdered on Oct. 7 at the Supernova festival, in Tel Aviv earlier in 2025.

Senior MDA paramedic under investigation for sexually abusing teenage girls

The paramedic, who is also a Holon municipal employee allegedly committed rape, indecent acts, soliciting minors in exchange for money, and threatening alleged victims with a weapon.

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.