14 years in prison sentenced to Prof. Manny Alkalaie convicted of rape by deception

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced gynecologist Prof. Manny Alkalaie 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 this morning (Thursday) gynecologist Professor Manny Alkalaie to 14 years in prison for 10 counts of rape by deception against nine patients. In addition, it was ruled that Alkalaie will pay the victims a total compensation of 920,000 shekels. The panel of judges wrote in the verdict that the defendant exploited the trust of his patients 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.