Bus Driver Convicted of Sex Crimes Against Special Needs Student
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A Jerusalem court convicted Shi Shtrit, a school bus driver, of sex crimes and drug offenses against a 15-year-old special needs student. Shtrit supplied the student with drugs and sexually assaulted her on two separate occasions over a year ago. The court found the student's testimony credible, supported by forensic evidence and digital communications, while rejecting Shtrit's contradictory defense. He faces sentencing at a later date.
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- Shi Shtrit, a school bus driver, was convicted of sex crimes against a special needs student.
- The student was 15 years old when the offenses occurred about a year ago.
- Shtrit supplied the student with drugs and committed sexual acts on two occasions.
- The court found the student's testimony credible and rejected Shtrit's defense.
- Shtrit was also convicted of drug possession and distribution offenses.
- Sentencing for Shtrit will take place at a later date.
The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday convicted Shi Shtrit, a school transportation driver, of sex offenses and drug offenses against a special needs student. According to the indictment, about a year ago, Shtrit picked up a 15-year-old girl for her school bus ride. After dropping off other students, he drove her to his home, supplied her with a drug known as "Doctor," and then sexually assaulted her in his car. The following day, he again took her to his home, gave her more drugs, and after she felt dizzy and disoriented, carried her to the bedroom where he committed further sexual acts. In both instances, he gave her 100 shekels before dropping her off at school. Shtrit was convicted of two counts of forbidden penetration, luring a minor into dangerous drugs, possessing drugs not for personal use, and possessing drug paraphernalia. The Jerusalem District Prosecutor's Office, represented by attorney Saphir Mordechai, argued that the complainant's testimony should be trusted and Shtrit's version rejected. The prosecution pointed to forensic findings, communications with her friend, and conversations with ChatGPT as evidence supporting her account. They also argued Shtrit identified the minor's vulnerability, knowing she was a special needs student and observing self-harm marks on her arms, and that he altered the route to be alone with her. Furthermore, the prosecution highlighted significant contradictions in Shtrit's various statements during the investigation and trial, particularly regarding the nature of his contact with the complainant. A search of Shtrit's home also uncovered approximately 238 grams of "Doctor" drug and about 19.7 grams of cocaine, along with scales and other paraphernalia. The court accepted the prosecution's position, convicting Shtrit on all charges. The court ruled that the complainant's testimony was fully credible and corroborated by her communications, while dismissing Shtrit's defense as manipulative and based on contradictory, false statements. Sentencing will occur at a later date.
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