Gynecologist Accused of Sex Offenses Sues Activist Over Publications
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
A gynecologist facing sexual offense charges has sued activist Maya Li Levy for defamation, seeking 75,000 shekels. Levy denies the claims, calling the suit a silencing tactic and stating the doctor's actions sealed his fate. The doctor's license was suspended for five years, a decision upheld on appeal, and he faces further investigation for practicing while suspended.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gynecologist sued activist Maya Li Levy for 75,000 shekels over alleged defamation.
- The doctor faces accusations of sexual offenses and prior disciplinary action for unbecoming conduct.
- Levy called the lawsuit a "silencing lawsuit" aimed at intimidating women.
- The doctor's five-year license suspension was recently upheld by the Jerusalem District Court.
- He is also under investigation for allegedly practicing medicine with a suspended license.
A gynecologist, who is accused of sexual offenses against a patient, has filed a defamation lawsuit against social activist Maya Li Levy for publications she made against him. The lawsuit, submitted last week to the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court, seeks 75,000 shekels for damage to his good name. The gynecologist claims Levy prejudged his case before his trial concluded, alleging she fabricated a victim's story for an article and collaborated with a TV show to provoke a filmed confrontation. Levy responded, calling the lawsuit a "classic silencing lawsuit" intended to intimidate women who speak out. She stated that the gynecologist's actions, not her publications, determined his fate. Levy has launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover legal costs. The gynecologist was previously convicted in a disciplinary hearing by the Ministry of Health for unbecoming conduct. He is also under police investigation and review by the state prosecution for allegedly continuing to present himself as an active doctor despite a suspended license. A recent appeal against his five-year license suspension for unbecoming conduct was rejected by the Jerusalem District Court.