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Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Nine Patients
Gynecologist Professor Menachem Elkalai was sentenced to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay 920,000 shekels in compensation to nine patients he was convicted of raping. The Tel Aviv court ruled that Elkalai exploited the trust of his patients, presenting sexual acts as medical procedures.
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What happened
- 01Gynecologist Menachem Elkalai received a 14-year prison sentence for raping nine patients.
- 02He was also ordered to pay 920,000 shekels in compensation to the victims.
- 03The court found Elkalai committed fraud-related rape, presenting sexual acts as medical procedures.
- 04The judges cited the highest severity in his violation of patient trust.
- 05The case has led to recommendations for chaperones during gynecological exams.
- 06Elkalai was convicted in June on ten counts of rape.
The sentencing follows his conviction in June on ten counts of fraud-related rape. The case has prompted recommendations for policy changes regarding chaperones during gynecological exams.
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