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Teacher Arrested for Alleged Indecent Acts Against 7-Year-Old Student

Michael Weingarten, a 35-year-old teacher from Rosh HaAyin, was arrested on suspicion of indecent acts against a 7-year-old student during a classroom lesson. The child's testimony was deemed authentic by investigators. A prior complaint about Weingarten from a previous school is also under review.

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What happened

  1. 01Michael Weingarten, 35, arrested for alleged indecent acts against a 7-year-old student.
  2. 02The alleged offenses occurred during a classroom lesson in Kfar Saba.
  3. 03The child's testimony to an investigator was described as "authentic."
  4. 04A prior complaint about Weingarten from a previous school is being investigated.
  5. 05Weingarten is the son of actor Itzik Weingarten.

He is cooperating with the investigation.

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

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