Senior Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Nine Patients
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A Tel Aviv court sentenced senior gynecologist Professor Menachem Alkalai to 14 years in prison for committing 10 counts of fraud-related rape against nine patients. The victims, aged 23 to 66, were sexually assaulted by the doctor they trusted while seeking medical care. Prosecutors had requested a minimum of 17 years, and the court also ordered compensation for the victims. The case emerged over four years ago after more than 35 women came forward with testimonies.
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- Senior gynecologist Menachem Alkalai received a 14-year prison sentence for 10 counts of rape.
- Nine female patients were victims of the fraud-related sexual assaults.
- The victims' ages ranged from 23 to 66 at the time of the assaults.
- Prosecutors had sought a minimum sentence of 17 years for Alkalai.
- The court also ordered Alkalai to pay compensation to the victims.
- The case surfaced more than four years ago with over 35 women testifying.
The Tel Aviv District Court has sentenced senior gynecologist Professor Menachem Alkalai to 14 years in prison after convicting him of 10 counts of fraud-related rape against nine of his patients. The women, aged 23 to 66 at the time of the offenses, sought medical treatment from Alkalai but were sexually assaulted by the doctor they trusted. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of at least 17 years. The court also ordered Alkalai to pay compensation to the victims.
The case first came to light over four years ago, following the publication of testimonies from more than 35 women. Subsequently, 20 complaints were filed with the police.
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