Soccer Player Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Lawyer Claims Extortion Attempt
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A top Israeli soccer player is accused of sexual harassment by a masseur, but denies the allegations, with his lawyer claiming it's an extortion attempt. The player continues to train and play as police have not yet summoned him for questioning. The masseur's lawyers describe the incident as a "severe and traumatic event" that has deeply affected their client's mental state.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A top Israeli soccer player denies sexual harassment allegations made by a masseur.
- The player's lawyer claims the masseur attempted extortion after the player ignored a demand for money.
- The player has not been summoned for police questioning and continues to train and play.
- The masseur's lawyers describe the incident as a traumatic sexual harassment and assault.
- The masseur claims the incident has severely impacted his mental health and ability to work.
A top Israeli soccer league player, accused of sexual harassment by a masseur, continues to train and play as usual, with no police investigation initiated at this time. The player vehemently denies the allegations. His lawyer, Liran Zilberman, stated that the player received a massage at his home, which is a common practice, and made an "unsuccessful joke" at the end, asserting no criminal offense occurred.
Zilberman further claims the masseur approached the player seeking a sum of money to drop the matter. When the player ignored the demand, the masseur filed a complaint. The player reportedly informed a team official about receiving a "blackmail letter."
According to Zilberman, the player has not been summoned for questioning by the police, but would cooperate if requested. He emphasized that private massages are a common practice and the player hired the masseur based on recommendations found online.
Lawyers for the masseur, Yitzhak Sapir and Shimshon Klein, stated that their client experienced a "severe and traumatic event of sexual harassment and indecent assault," exploiting his professional situation. They added that the incident has caused a significant decline in his mental state, impacting his ability to work and his daily life.
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