Man Indicted for Two Rapes in Bat Yam Hotel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Michael Shein, 41, was indicted in Tel Aviv for allegedly raping a sex worker twice in a Bat Yam hotel on October 11th, after which he stole money and threatened her friend. Prosecutors requested he remain in detention, citing his dangerousness, while his defense cited mental health issues. A psychiatric evaluation has been ordered.
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- Michael Shein, 41, indicted for two rapes, theft, and threats in a Bat Yam hotel.
- Prosecutors requested Shein remain in detention, citing his alleged dangerousness.
- The alleged victim was a sex worker contacted via Telegram.
- Shein is accused of stealing 4,000 shekels and threatening the victim's friend.
- Shein denies the charges, and his defense cited mental health issues.
- A psychiatric evaluation for Shein has been ordered by the court.
A 41-year-old man, Michael Shein, was indicted on Sunday at the Tel Aviv District Court on charges including two counts of rape, theft, threats, and obstruction of justice, according to the Jerusalem Post. Prosecutors are seeking his continued detention until the end of proceedings, citing his alleged dangerousness. The indictment states that Shein, a resident of Holon, contacted a sex worker via Telegram for a paid encounter. They met on October 11th around 7:30 PM in a Bat Yam hotel. After their sexual encounter, as the woman prepared to leave the room, Shein allegedly forcibly held her down on the bed and raped her twice, using a pillow to cover her face to prevent her from screaming. He is also accused of stealing 4,000 shekels from her wallet. When a friend arrived to help, Shein allegedly threatened her with a club and ordered her to leave. Before police arrived, Shein reportedly deleted his Telegram conversations with the victim, which prosecutors consider an attempt to obstruct the investigation. Shein was arrested on the day of the incident and has been in detention since. He denies the rape and threat charges. His lawyer requested a psychiatric evaluation, citing mental health issues. His mother stated in court that he is being treated for depression and bipolar disorder, with recently worsened symptoms. The judge ordered a comprehensive psychiatric assessment during his detention.
