Israeli Soccer Player Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Claims Extortion
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
An Israeli Premier League soccer player is denying allegations of sexual harassment by a team masseuse, claiming the masseuse is lying and demanding 30,000 euros. The player presented his defense to teammates, stating his interactions were joking and he did nothing wrong. He is expected to be questioned by police soon, while his teammates have offered support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Israeli Premier League soccer player denies sexual harassment allegations from a team masseuse.
- The player claims the masseuse is lying and demanding 30,000 euros in an extortion attempt.
- He presented his defense to teammates, stating his interactions were "joking" and he "did nothing wrong."
- The player is expected to be summoned for police questioning in the coming days.
- Teammates have expressed support for the player amidst the scandal.
An Israeli Premier League soccer player, who is reportedly facing a sexual harassment complaint from a team masseuse, has vehemently denied the accusations, claiming the masseuse is lying and attempting to extort him. The player, who has met with his lawyer Liran Silberman, addressed his teammates and captain, presenting his version of events. He stated that his interactions with the masseuse were "joking" and that he "did nothing wrong." The player also alleged that the masseuse demanded 30,000 euros from him. He claims he offered 1,000 euros to dissuade the masseuse from spreading lies about him, but refused the higher demand, after which the masseuse allegedly filed a complaint with the police. The player told his teammates that the scandal has caused him to lose sleep and appetite. His teammates have offered him support, with one inviting him to Shabbat dinner. The player is expected to be summoned for questioning by authorities in the coming days.
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