Malka Leifer

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
 Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush.

14 Days: Libyan leak

 Chaim Walder

1/4 Israelis have been sexually abused. How can we stop these predators? - opinion

 JERUSALEM AND Jewish Heritage Minister Meir Porush arrives for a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office. He says he was just ‘helping a hassid visit his rebbe.’

Abusing power to help predators - opinion


Judges express skepticism over Leifer’s Supreme Court extradition appeal

The judges expressed skepticism on several occasions to the claims by Leifer’s defense attorneys.

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

How can pedophiles be stopped from entering Israel? - analysis

For all the media coverage that Leifer’s case has garnered, it is a separate phenomenon involving sexual predators which has become the greater problem.

Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

Leifer extradition appeal set for Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has already rejected several appeals by Leifer’s defense team on different aspects of her case.

MALKA LEIFER, surrounded by Israel Prison Service guards, covers her face in Jerusalem District Court on February 14, 2018.

Leifer extradition case nearing end, Rivlin tells new Australian envoy

For some six years, Australian dignitaries visiting Israel have raised the matter of Leifer’s extradition with the various officials whom they met.

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Malka Leifer saga far from over - analysis

There still are three roadblocks that can slow Leifer's extradition if she exploits every defense procedure as expected.

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

Court orders Leifer’s extradition

Melbourne teacher wanted on 74 charges of sexual abuse, rape of minors

Malka Leifer

The ruling to extradite Malka Leifer takes us one step closer to justice

Leifer is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. If that fails, she will finally be on her way to Australia.

Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

High Court rules Malka Leifer fit for extradition

Leifer fled from Australia to Israel in 2008 after allegations of sexual abuse surfaced against her, and has evaded extradition since 2014 by claiming to be mentally unfit for trial.

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

Supreme Court hears appeal on decision that Leifer's mentally fit for extradition

Leifer has claimed mental illness since extradition proceedings were initiated in 2014.

Malka Leifer

Leifer defense claims alleged sex acts were consensual

State prosecutors decry ‘cynicism’ of defense’s use of concept of consent, saying Leifer manipulated her victims and used her influence and power.

Malka Leifer at court via video call.