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Man, 72, suspected of sex crimes against autistic teen in Israel

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Man, 72, suspected of sex crimes against autistic teen in Israel

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TL;DR

A 72-year-old man is suspected of committing sexual offenses against a teenage boy on the autism spectrum, according to Israeli police. The suspect was quoted as saying he thought the boy was 'into it.'

01 · THE DISPATCH

A 72-year-old man is under investigation on suspicion of committing sexual offenses against a teenage boy on the autism spectrum. According to a statement reported by Israeli media, the suspect allegedly told investigators he believed the boy was 'into it.' The case has drawn attention due to the age gap and the victim's disability. Police have not yet released further details on the circumstances of the alleged crime or the identity of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

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