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Man from Bat Yam Indicted for Raping Mentally Disabled Young Woman in Hotel
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First reported by Walla · 45 minutes ago
What happened
Rafael Sherga, 51, from Bat Yam, has been indicted for raping a 19-year-old mentally disabled woman twice in a hotel, after luring her with a false promise of a massage.
- 01Rafael Sherga, 51, is charged with aggravated rape of a mentally disabled 19-year-old woman.
- 02The alleged offenses took place about two weeks ago in a Bat Yam hotel.
- 03Sherga met the victim at an Aroma coffee shop and convinced her to come with him for a massage.
- 04He raped her during the car ride and again in the hotel room he booked.
- 05Charges include aggravated rape without consent and exploiting the victim's intellectual disability.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Man from Bat Yam Indicted for Raping Mentally Disabled Young Woman in Hotel
MaarivCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Man Posing as Young Masseuse Charged with Raping Mentally Disabled Woman in Bat Yam
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