Child sexual abuse
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese
In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.
Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year
Epstein abuse victims sue estate over child abuse image archive, seeking $6 m. in damages
US embassy staffer smuggled out of London amid allegations of indecent child imagery - report
State appeals 17-year sentence for man who posed as woman to direct child sex crimes
Alfi was convicted under 11 counts containing numerous offenses, including causing and attempting to cause rape and indecent acts against minors within their families.
Modi’in Illit man indicted over alleged sexual offense against 12-year-old girl
The 33-year-old allegedly drove to a nearby forest with the girl in the car, where he stopped the vehicle in daylight, exposed himself, and demanded that the girl perform a sexual act.
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children
The woman, 33, and the man, 43, both from central Israel, are accused of numerous sexual offenses against the four children. The woman’s daughters were between 8 and 12-years-old at the time.
US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks
The partnerships have involved personnel exchanges in which Chinese law enforcement officials have visited the United States and FBI agents have traveled to China to work on cases together.
Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content
Investigators searched the suspect's home under a court-issued warrant, where they arrested him and seized electronic devices, including a laptop computer and a mobile phone.
Tel Aviv teacher to be indicted, suspected of raping 12-year-old student
A prosecutor has been assigned to oversee the case, and the State Attorney’s Office is preparing an indictment that is expected to be filed in the coming days, a source told Walla.
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/730846 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.")
Father sentenced to over 20 years for rape, sexual assault against toddler daughter, then-wife
The Central District Court in Lod sentenced the defendant to 20 years and three months in prison and ordered him to pay a total of NIS 150,000 in compensation to his former wife and their daughter.
Math teacher arrested over alleged sexual offenses against student
The suspect’s attorney said the alleged contact was consensual, while the court extended the teacher’s detention and barred publication of his name.
Cybersecurity CEO Itay Levy sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offenses against minors
Itay Levy was arrested in April 2024 on suspicion that he committed sexual offenses against multiple underage victims.
