Child abuse
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.
Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare
Tel Aviv kindergarten director and husband arrested for sexual offenses against children
The silent wave
Roblox’s ban of a user named ‘Schlep’ has ignited a crisis for the mega-popular gaming platform
Streamers with 3 million followers staged a live protest at the Utah State Capitol, holding signs that said “Free Schlep."
Behind yeshiva walls: The hidden sexual abuse in haredi communities - opinion
It seems that every time a new scandal erupts, the deep fracture within the haredi community is exposed once again.
British sex offender charged over ‘mock’ wedding with nine-year-old at Disneyland Paris
The 9-year-old Ukrainian girl was brought to France only to days before the wedding.
American Psycho star reveals: “I was born into a cult – they starved and beat me”
A well-known actress from “American Psycho” reveals the nightmare she endured in childhood in the Mel Lyman cult.
Mother who starved three-year-old on extreme vegan diet admits to fault in his death
Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in 2020 of a respiratory illness, which is understood to have been worsened by malnutrition stemming from a “restricted” vegan diet.
Three-year-old locked in bathtub sink: Kindergarten teacher faces 3.5 years in jail for abuse
The Lod District Court sentenced four defendants to prison terms for abusing toddlers at the "Racheli" kindergarten in the Moshav Azaria.
Washington state expands search for soldier suspected of murdering his three daughters
A reward of $20,000 is currently being offered for information that can lead to Travis Caleb Decker’s arrest.
Israel's Knesset considers rescue, rehabilitation of children from Jewish cult Lev Tahor
The committee discussed the support framework provided to cult survivors arriving in Israel.
Mother convicted for trafficking 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer for 'eyes and skin'
The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.
Madeleine McCann search prompts vast scans of Portugal's Algarve region
A source involved in the search operation said the targeted area was "vast" with police using ground-penetrating radar across several hectares.
