The suspect, Muhammad al-Naqib, 27, from Lod, is accused of picking up the 12-year-old student from her high school in Tel Aviv and driving her to beaches on at least two occasions, according to reports. The investigation continues.
On Friday, new details emerged in the investigation of the teacher suspected of raping a 12-year-old student at a Tel Aviv high school. According to reports, the suspect, Muhammad al-Naqib, 27, from Lod, allegedly picked up the student in his car and drove to beaches in Tel Aviv on at least two occasions. This development follows earlier reports on Friday that police had found sexual messages on his phone and that he had changed his story during questioning.
The case began on Thursday, July 16, when a teacher from Lod was arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against a 12-year-old student, as reported by N12 at 08:50 Jerusalem. The suspect's remand was extended by five days later that day, according to ynet at 11:08 Jerusalem. By Thursday evening, the teacher was identified as Muhammad al-Naqib, and police disclosed that they had found sexually explicit messages on his phone, leading him to admit to meetings but deny full intercourse. On Friday at 12:16, The Zioneer reported that police had found sexual messages and the suspect had changed his story.
The teacher, a math instructor at a prestigious school, was arrested earlier this week, and his remand was extended on Thursday, as reported by ynet. The investigation continues, with the suspect denying full intercourse. The case remains under active investigation.
5 developments
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- DevelopingTeacher from Lod arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against 12-year-old student
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- StrongIsraeli-American student Bale arrested for alleged sexual assault on New York subway
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