Israeli Soccer Player Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Claims Extortion
Translated & summarized from N12 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 money. The player told his teammates he made jokes and committed no acts, and that the masseuse sought 30,000 euros. He is expected to be questioned by police, while his teammates have offered support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Israeli soccer player denies sexual harassment allegations from a team masseuse.
- The player claims the masseuse is lying and demanded 30,000 euros.
- He told teammates his interactions were "joking" and not inappropriate.
- The player is expected to be questioned by police soon.
- His teammates have expressed support amid 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, telling his teammates that the masseuse is "simply lying." The player, who is expected to be summoned for police questioning soon, met with his lawyer, Liran Silberman, before addressing his team. He explained that he had spoken "jokingly" with the masseuse and did not commit any inappropriate acts, suggesting he would have hired a male masseuse if he had known it would be an issue for his partner. The player also claimed that the masseuse demanded 30,000 euros from him. He stated he offered 1,000 euros to dissuade the masseuse from spreading falsehoods, but refused the higher demand, after which the masseuse allegedly filed a police complaint. The player shared with 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.
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