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Israeli Soccer Player Denies Sexual Harassment, Claims Blackmail

A player in Israel's Premier League is accused of sexual harassment by a private medical staff member, who claims a non-consensual sexual act occurred. The player denies this, stating he only made an inappropriate joke and was subsequently blackmailed.

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What happened

  1. 01An Israeli Premier League soccer player is accused of sexual harassment by a private medical staff member.
  2. 02The player claims the accuser attempted to blackmail him after he made an inappropriate joke.
  3. 03The accuser alleges a non-consensual sexual act occurred during a private treatment session.
  4. 04The player has not missed team practices since the alleged incident ten days ago.
  5. 05A police complaint has been filed, and the player is expected to be questioned.

The player claims he refused to pay the alleged blackmailer, who then filed a police complaint. The player is expected to be questioned by authorities.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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