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Autistic Young Woman Sexually Assaulted in Bat Yam Hotel, Family Seeks Justice

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First reported by Walla · 6 hours ago

What happened

A 19-year-old autistic woman was violently raped by a stranger in a Bat Yam hotel after being lured from a café. Her brother intervened by calling police during the assault, leading to the suspect's quick arrest. The family seeks justice and highlights the ongoing trauma and vulnerability of disabled individuals.

01A 19-year-old autistic woman was raped by a 51-year-old man in Bat Yam in early August.
02Her brother overheard the assault via phone, alerted police, and interrupted the attack.
03Police arrested Rafael Sherga shortly after, aided by the victim’s quick thinking.
04Yael suffers severe trauma, including nightmares and fear of the attacker’s return.
05The family demands Sherga’s conviction and stresses awareness of risks to disabled people.
06Police and prosecutors acted swiftly and sensitively, with ongoing detention requested.

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