The victims of the alleged grave sexual assault attacks by ultra-Orthodox haredi mogul Chaim Rotter extend as far as the United States. Israel Police announced on Thursday morning that it collected testimony from a male victim of Rotter’s residing in the US, with assistance from the FBI.
To date, there are currently 15 open cases related to the Rotter watershed investigations, including the testimony from the US. Police said they are working diligently to gather as many comprehensive testimonies as possible.
The CEO of the Shomrim neighborhood patrol watch group was arrested at the beginning of the month upon his arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Allegations of bullying, attacks, and sexual assault
He allegedly bullied, attacked, and sexually assaulted dozens of men and boys over the years. One complaint was filed with police nearly a decade ago, but was eventually closed.
About three weeks before Rotter's arrest, whispers began to grow louder in the streets of Bnei Brak, and once one complaint was made, the dam broke, and many more followed.
Victims have come out publicly, some with their full names and identities, to tell their story.
Rotter's arrest has been consistently extended, and several others close to him have also been apprehended for questioning.