A new complainant has come forward against the taxi driver suspected of raping a 16-year-old in the Haifa suburbs, according to Sharon Knoblich on N12. The woman, now 18, testified that the suspect assaulted her on multiple occasions while working as his passenger, with the first incident roughly three years ago. Another potential complainant is expected to file a police complaint as well.
A second alleged victim has come forward in the case of a taxi driver suspected of raping a 16-year-old girl in the Haifa suburbs (Krayot area), according to journalist Sharon Knoblich on N12. The new complainant, now 18, testified that the suspect assaulted her on several occasions during rides, with the first incident taking place about three years ago when she was a minor. A third potential complainant is reportedly expected to file a complaint with police in the coming days. The suspect has denied the original allegations, claiming the contact with the 16-year-old was consensual and that she misrepresented her age, as The Zioneer previously reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
3 developments
- StrongFour complaints filed against Haifa taxi driver suspected of raping minor
- DevelopingMother of teen who alleges taxi driver rape speaks out in new interview
- DevelopingRemand extended for Haifa taxi driver as sixth complainant steps forward
- DevelopingTwo 16-year-old girls harassed on bus from Modi'in to Tel Aviv
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