14 years in prison for Prof. Manny Alkala'i convicted of rape by deception

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced gynecologist Prof. Manny Alkala'i to 14 years in prison for 10 counts of rape by deception against nine patients. Additionally, a total compensation of 920,000 shekels was ordered for the victims. The judges described the abuse of trust as particularly severe.

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced gynecologist Professor Manny Alkala'i to 14 years in prison this morning (Thursday) for 10 counts of rape by deception against nine patients. In addition, the court ordered Alkala'i to pay the victims a total compensation of 920,000 shekels. The panel of judges wrote in the sentencing that the defendant exploited his patients' trust in a cynical and blatant manner, emphasizing that in a sensitive medical procedure, trust in the integrity of the examination is the only protection against harm. The judges determined that the defendant's breach of trust is at the highest level of severity.