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Prosecutors Appeal Release of Haim Rotter Accused of Minor Rapes in Bnei Brak

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First reported by Kan News · 7 hours ago

What happened

Haim Rotter, accused of sexually abusing minors in Bnei Brak, was ordered released to house arrest, but prosecutors appealed citing supervision concerns. A victim warned of Rotter's danger and influence. The Supreme Court will decide on the appeal, delaying his release.

01Tel Aviv court ordered Haim Rotter's release to house arrest with electronic monitoring.
02Prosecutors appealed, citing inadequate supervision and risk of violating release terms.
03A victim testified fearing Rotter's power and potential harm to neighbors.
04Rotter led the Shomrim group in Bnei Brak and is charged with raping minors from 2009 to 2024.
05He was arrested in July 2025 after returning to Israel amid multiple sexual abuse complaints.
06Rotter is accused of exploiting his community status to gain victims' trust and abuse them.

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