10 convictions for 9 patients: how many years in prison will the gynecologist be sentenced to?

The prosecution requested a sentence of at least 17 years in prison for Prof. Menachem Elkali, who was convicted of ten counts of rape by deception against nine patients. The defense asked to avoid a double-digit sentence, citing the length of proceedings that began in 2013. The sentencing has not yet been handed down.

The prosecution today (Wednesday) asked the court to sentence Prof. Menachem Elkali to at least 17 years in prison, after he was convicted of ten counts of rape by deception against nine patients. According to the indictment, the acts were carried out during medical examinations or treatments, while creating a false impression that they were medical procedures. The judges ruled that Elkali exploited his position as a doctor. In contrast, his defense attorney, Adv. Lior Epstein, asked to avoid a double-digit sentence, citing the length of proceedings that began in 2013. Elkali himself said he has not practiced medicine for five years and asked the court to show him mercy. The sentencing has not yet been handed down.