"I didn't think they'd believe me": The uncle who harmed his nephew and niece - and was sentenced to 11 years in prison
The Lod District Court sentenced an uncle to 11 years in prison for sexual offenses against his niece and nephew when they were children. The judges praised the courage of the victims who testified against him. In addition, compensation of 100,000 shekels was awarded to the niece and 60,000 shekels to the nephew.
The Lod District Court sentenced an uncle to 11 years in prison for sexual offenses against his niece and nephew when they were children. The defendant, who was about ten years older than the victims and was a regular presence in the family home, used to fondle his niece all over her body, including intimate areas, and in four cases sexually assaulted her more severely. He also touched the intimate area of his nephew in several incidents, including during a Friday meal, a family bus trip, and during prayer at the synagogue. The defendant forced the nephew to touch him. In addition to the prison sentence, compensation of 100,000 shekels was awarded to the niece and 60,000 shekels to the nephew. The judges addressed the victims personally, praised their courage, and said their testimony "broke through the walls of silence and shame." The nephew shared that the criminal proceedings represent a significant victory for him.