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Masseur Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Soldier During Massage in Netanya Hotel
A 19-year-old soldier was sexually assaulted by a 62-year-old masseur during a massage at the Island Suites Hotel in Netanya. The masseur, Alexander Bakhtiarov, was convicted of indecent assault by the Netanya Magistrate's Court.
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What happened
- 01Alexander Bakhtiarov, 62, was convicted of indecent assault against a 19-year-old soldier during a massage.
- 02The assault occurred at the Island Suites Hotel in Netanya, where Bakhtiarov continued to work after the incident.
- 03The soldier reported the assault to the spa manager, who allegedly urged her not to file a complaint.
- 04During the trial, Bakhtiarov denied the charges and accused the soldier of fabricating the incident.
- 05Magistrate Judge Guy Avnon found the soldier's testimony credible and condemned Bakhtiarov's actions and post-assault behavior.
- 06The hotel stated the incident involved an external party and their contract with Bakhtiarov was terminated.
The soldier reported the incident to the spa manager, who allegedly discouraged her from filing a complaint. Bakhtiarov continued working at the hotel after the assault, and his sentencing will consider his conduct during the trial.
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