Breaking: Malka Leifer, the ex-principal of a Melbourne Jewish school, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two students, including six charges of rape.
Malka Leifer, the former principal of a Jewish ultra-Orthodox school in Melbourne, has been found guilty of sexually abusingAfter a six-week trial in the County Court of Victoria, a jury on Monday found Leifer, 56, guilty of charges including rape, indecent assault and sexual penetration of a child aged 16 or 17 against two sisters. But they cleared her of all charges relating to a third sister.when the allegations of abuse began to emerge in 2008.
The jury found Leifer guilty of 18 rape and sexual assault charges and not guilty of nine. She was cleared of all charges relating to a third sister, Nicole Meyer.Jason South Instead, a pre-recorded version of her evidence and cross-examination over video link was taken in closed court and played to the jury.
“We hope that today’s verdict provides them with some peace of mind and contributes to their long-term healing and wellbeing.
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