Son of Malka Leifer Sued for Over $600,000 in Civil Case
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Meir Leifer, son of convicted Australian educator Malka Leifer, faces a civil lawsuit in Israel for over 2.5 million shekels due to sexual abuse of a minor. The victim's family seeks compensation for severe psychological harm and ongoing treatment. Leifer had previously pleaded guilty in a criminal case for indecent acts against the boy, receiving community service. The civil suit aims to cover the victim's damages and rehabilitation costs.
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- Meir Leifer is being sued for over 2.5 million shekels in Israel for sexual abuse of a minor.
- The victim's family claims the abuse caused deep psychological harm, anxiety, and social withdrawal.
- The lawsuit seeks compensation for pain, suffering, lost earnings, and medical expenses.
- Leifer previously received a sentence of community service in a criminal case for indecent acts.
- The civil suit aims to fund the victim's treatment and rehabilitation.
- Meir Leifer is the son of Malka Leifer, who is serving 15 years in Australia for sex offenses.
A civil lawsuit seeking over 2.5 million shekels (approximately $675,000 USD) has been filed against Meir Leifer in Israel's Central District Court in Lod. The suit alleges sexual abuse of a minor, with the victim's family claiming the acts caused profound psychological harm, leading to social withdrawal, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and difficulties in academic and social spheres. The family is seeking compensation for pain and suffering, lost pension, future earning capacity, and medical expenses. Additionally, the lawsuit includes a demand for 360,000 shekels without proof of damage, under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law, for three acts to which Leifer has admitted guilt. The family also requested the court appoint a psychiatrist to assess the boy's psychological disability.
The lawsuit details the victim's state, stating, "The plaintiff's soul remained wounded and he became a sad and withdrawn person, encountering difficulties in all areas of life... There is no doubt that under the circumstances, the plaintiff's life was ruined." The original incident occurred in the city of Elad, where Leifer abused the then 10-year-old boy, who was a special education student. Leifer also kissed the child without consent.
Leifer's criminal case concluded with a plea deal where he admitted to indecent acts against a minor. He was sentenced to eight months of community service, a suspended sentence, and a 45,000 shekel fine. Factors considered in sentencing included his upbringing without parents, willingness to undergo therapy, and his confession sparing the victim from testifying.
This civil suit aims to secure compensation for the boy's damages and fund his necessary treatment and rehabilitation, focusing on the long-term psychological and social consequences of the abuse. Meir Leifer is the son of Malka Leifer, former principal of the Adas Yisroel Haredi girls' school in Melbourne, Australia, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2023 for rape and indecent assault charges involving former students.
