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Ongoing Story· Day 9

Kindergarten Worker Arrested in Ariel on Child Abuse Allegations

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Names Released of Suspects in Severe Child Abuse Case in Ariel

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Ariel court allowed the release of names of a kindergarten director and two carers suspected of severe child abuse. Investigators suspect hundreds of daily violent incidents against toddlers, including choking and shaking. The director is accused of 18 assaults, and one carer allegedly admitted to tying toddlers and confirmed abuse in videos. One carer is also suspected of attempting to destroy evidence.

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  • Names of Ariel kindergarten director Natalia Kisilevsky and carers Darina Khalova and Anna Pegelski were released.
  • Suspects are accused of hundreds of daily violent incidents against toddlers, including choking and shaking.
  • Director Kisilevsky is suspected of 18 personal assaults and being present during five others.
  • Carer Anna Pegelski allegedly admitted to tying toddlers and confirmed abuse in video evidence.
  • Carer Darina Khalova is suspected of attempting to destroy evidence by deleting videos.

A court has permitted the publication of the names of a private kindergarten director and two carers in Ariel, who are suspected of severe child abuse. The suspects are the director, Natalia Kisilevsky, whose detention was extended until Sunday, and carers Darina Khalova and Anna Pegelski, whose detention was extended until Thursday. The alleged actions paint a grim picture of daily violence against helpless toddlers, with investigators suspecting hundreds of incidents including choking, covering mouths, shaking, slapping, and throwing.

Police stated that the abuse occurred "day by day and hour by hour," with over 30 incidents recorded on some days. Kisilevsky is suspected of personally assaulting children in 18 instances and being present during five others. According to police, Khalova stated that Pegelski taught her the methods used.

Investigators claim Pegelski admitted to tying toddlers with diapers and confirmed the acts shown to her in video recordings. Khalova is also suspected of attempting to destroy evidence by messaging Kisilevsky to delete videos on the day police removed the cameras.

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