Sexual assault

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.

A protest group called "Hot Mess" hold up signs of Jeffrey Epstein in front of the federal courthouse on July 8, 2019 in New York City.
Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.

Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'

This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch


Suspect arrested at airport ahead of departure after allegedly raping teen on Jewish Agency trip

The police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old tourist arrived at a hospital in Jerusalem and reported to police she had been sexually assaulted. 

Airplanes at the Ben Gurion International airport. February 11, 2026.

Arizona court orders Uber to pay $8.5 million in compensation fees in sexual assault trial

The case, brought by plaintiff Jaylynn Dean, was the first trial, known as a bellwether, of more than 3,000 similar lawsuits against Uber that have been consolidated in US federal court.

Uber logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025.

Latvia launches human trafficking probe after Epstein Files included Latvian models' information

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics called for the investigation after it was reported the Epstein documents included passport data and travel details for several Latvian women.

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025

Authorities close former Gaza hostage Mia Schem's rape case due to insufficient evidence

The Tel Aviv-based celebrity fitness trainer was released without an indictment after a year-long investigation.

Former hostage Mia Schem speaks during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza at Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Israel-American Alexander brothers go on trial for alleged sex trafficking, abuse over 13 years

Oren and Tal Alexander co-founded the luxury real estate brokerage Official, while Alon Alexander was an executive at a private security company.

The pictures of the three high profile real estate agent brothers Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander, and Tal Alexander, on charges of sex trafficking and drugs, are displayed at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, New York US, December 11, 2024.

Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel

Court witness Elena Eyngorn told the court during the recent criminal trial that about 32 women had contacted her with accounts of abuse by the accused rabbi.

A rabbi and defendant in a court case appears in the district court in Tiergarten, Berlin, January. 16, 2026.

Court hears request to lift gag order shielding alleged rapist of Shay-Li Atari Wiener

Singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener filed a police complaint three and a half years ago, prompting the reopening of the investigation after more than a decade.

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Child among protesters sexually assaulted in Iran, rights group says

HRW and Amnesty warn that Tehran uses rape, sexual violence, and torture to suppress dissent, continuing a pattern of violence following previous protests.

Illustrative People step on an Iranian flag at a march in support of nationwide protests in Iran, Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 18, 2026.

Mississippi man arrested for murder of family members, pastor, no known motive

The charge against Daricka Moore, a county resident, is likely to be upgraded to capital murder, and the death penalty is a possibility if he is found mentally competent, officials said.

A VEHICLE of the Tate County Sheriff is seen parked outside a gas station convenience store after a shooting, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, US February 17, 2023.

Courts hand down sentences, prosecutors file indictment in three serious sexual offense cases

The indictments were filed with the Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba District Courts.

A court hall in the Nof haGalil court during an the extension of the suspects in a security case which is under a gag order. January 7, 2025.