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MK Hili Tropper Recounts Painful Talk With Children Over False Pedophilia Allegations
Member of Knesset Hili Tropper discussed the emotional impact of false pedophilia accusations, including a difficult talk with his children. The rumors, spread by Likud activists Avraham Talmis and Miri Barbi in early 2023, led Tropper to sue for defamation.
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What happened
- 01MK Hili Tropper described the painful experience of telling his children that false pedophilia accusations against him were lies.
- 02The false accusations were initially spread on TikTok by Likud activist Avraham Talmis in March-April 2023.
- 03Likud activist Miri Barbi amplified the false video, leading Tropper to file defamation lawsuits.
- 04Tropper sued Talmis and Barbi for 1 million shekels, calling the claims a "vicious blood libel."
- 05A court ruled in Tropper's favor, ordering Talmis to pay 1 million shekels and Barbi 160,000 shekels.
A court awarded Tropper 1 million shekels from Talmis and 160,000 shekels from Barbi, who was found to have acted with malice.
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