Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion Accused of Sexual Assault, Waives Gag Order
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Avi Haim, Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion, is suspected of sexual assault against an employee. The Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court allowed his name to be published after Haim voluntarily waived his right to a gag order. His defense claims the complaint is false and expresses confidence in his innocence.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Deputy Mayor Avi Haim is suspected of sexual assault against a city employee.
- The Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court permitted the publication of Haim's name.
- Haim voluntarily waived his right to a gag order on his name.
- His attorney stated Haim believes the complaint is false and asserts his innocence.
A Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court has permitted the publication of the name of Avi Haim, the Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion, who is suspected of sexual assault against an employee. Haim himself requested that his name be published, waiving any potential gag order.
His attorney stated that Haim "fully believes in his innocence and that this is a false complaint." The attorney added, "He feels no need to hide behind a gag order and therefore decided to waive it."
