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Autistic Young Woman Sexually Assaulted in Bat Yam Hotel, Family Seeks Justice
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.
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What happened
- 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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