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Witnesses to testify on accused sex abuser Malka Leifer

Multiple witnesses and alleged victims are set to testify against accused sex abuser and former school principled Malka Leifer in September, multiple media sources reported.Leifer, 54, has been accused of sexually abusing three Orthodox sisters who were also her former students at a Melbourne school between 2004 and 2008. Testimonies are to come from the sisters’ […]

Malka Leifer in court by video

Browse > Home / News / Malka Leifer in court by video April 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article Malka Leifer’s brother watched the Committal Mention at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning from Israel conducted via video link. Malka Leifer, a former school principal, who is wanted on 74 charges of sexual […]

Malka Leifer Silent In First Melbourne Court Appearance On 74 Charges Of Child Sexual Abuse

Malka Leifer has not applied for bail during a hearing at a Victorian court less than a day after landing in Melbourne following her extradition from Israel, and almost 13 years after she left Australia amid allegations of child sexual abuse. Appearing before the Melbourne magistrates court via video link on Thursday morning, Leifer did not speak when […]

Leifer gets a change of chaplain

Browse > Home / News / Leifer gets a change of chaplain January 31, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article With the ultra-orthodox Malka Leifer imprisoned in Victoria facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse, the Department of Justice and Community Safety has dismissed the chaplain chosen to offer her counselling. Malka Leifer […]

ZFA statement on Malka Leifer extradition

Zionist Federation of Australia Jeremy Leibler welcomed the footage of Malka Leifer boarding the plane. “This protracted saga to have Leifer extradited to return to Melbourne to face trial has, it seems, finally ended after over 60 hearings”, he said. “For too many survivors of child sex abuse, justice is denied. But now, 12 long […]

Israel Extradites Sex-Crime Suspect Leifer to Australia

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 Israeli Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem, Feb. 14, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Ronen Zvulun / File. A former Australian school principal accused of sexually assaulting students […]

Statement: Extradition of Malka Leifer

Zionism Victoria today welcomed the news that Malka Leifer is returning to Melbourne to face 74 charges pertaining to her alleged sexual abuse of students from the Adass Israel school while she was the principal. “This is surely a difficult, but important day for the three courageous sisters who have led the vanguard to ensure […]

Leifer on her way to Melbourne

Browse > Home / News / Leifer on her way to Melbourne January 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article Malka Leifer has boarded a plane in Israel to fly to Germany on her way back to Melbourne where she faces 74 charges of child sexual abuse. Malka Leifer boarding the plane at […]

Israel extradites accused pedophile Malka Leifer to Australia

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Australian government welcomes Leifer extradition order

Browse > Home / News / Australian government welcomes Leifer extradition order December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article The Australian Government has welcomed the latest, significant developments in Israel overnight in the extradition proceedings against Malka Leifer. Malka Leifer, a former school principal, who is wanted on 74 charges of sexual […]

Here it is – Malka Leifer’s ticket to Melbourne

Browse > Home / News / Here it is – Malka Leifer’s ticket to Melbourne December 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article Israel’s Minister of Justice Avi Nisserkorn has signed the extradition order to allow authorities to bring Malka Leifer to Australia to face the 74 charges of child sexual abuse. TRANSLATION: […]

Supreme Court Rejects Malka Leifer’s Appeal Against Extradition

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Malka Leifer against her extradition to Australia, where she is wanted on 74 counts of sexual abuse. The decision brings the six-year legal saga very close to its denouement and means extradition is almost certain. Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn (Blue and White) must sign off on Leifer’s extradition, […]

Statement on Israel High Court rejection of Leifer appeal

15 December 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia and Zionism Victoria welcome the decision of Israel’s High Court to reject Malka Leifer’s appeal against her extradition. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The arc of history has proven painfully long, but it did bend irresistibly toward justice. What has strengthened the arm of the survivors of […]

Malka Leifer’s extradition appeal fails

The High Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that alleged sex offender Malka Leifer will be extradited to Australia to stand trial. This follows years of court proceedings in which Leifer’s legal team asserted that she was mentally unfit. Member of Knesset Sharren Haskel responded to the verdict on Twitter, “Israel is not a safe […]

Malka Leifer appeal against extradition heard

Browse > Home / News / Malka Leifer appeal against extradition heard December 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk Read on for article In Israel’s Supreme Court a panel of judges has heard the oral appeal by Malka Leifer’s defence regarding the Jerusalem’s District Court’s decision to extradite Leifer to Australia to face 74 charges of […]

Statement on Leifer appeal

A little L’chaim to farewell Olim and Olot in Sydney 🥂💙🤍 Today in Sydney, there was a small event in honour of our upcoming Sydney Olim and Olot! We have 12 (!!!) leaving in December and a few arrived for a festive goodbye at the Jewish Museum. They shared their feelings about their upcoming journeys […]

Leifer Case Comes Before Supreme Court For What Could Be Final Time

The Supreme Court convened Thursday morning to adjudicate what could well be the final appeal from Malka Leifer’s defence team, with its six-year effort to prevent the alleged child rapist from being extradited to Australia just about out of options. The latest appeal is against the Jerusalem District Court’s September decision in favour of extraditing […]

ZFA welcomes decision to extradite Malka Leifer

21 September 2020 The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomed today’s decision to extradite Malka Leifer. Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes this long overdue decision. Leifer ought to accept this decision without further needless appeals and face her accusers in an Australian court. It is well past […]

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