Rabbi found guilty of sexual assault on woman

Harrow Crown Court in London found Rabbi Aaron Halpern, also known as Chaim Halpern, guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The victim was a woman who turned to him for spiritual help, counting on the support of a religious mentor.

According to the Metropolitan Police of Great Britain, Halpern took advantage of the trust of the woman and his authority in the religious community. It was the circumstances of the victim’s acquaintance with the accused that significantly complicated the investigation.

The reason for the police inspection was the story of Israeli television, released in November 2022. It made accusations against the rabbi, after which British detectives began to investigate the circumstances of the alleged crimes.

Initially, the woman refused to go to the police. Investigators took time to establish contact with her and persuade her to cooperate. Subsequently, law enforcement officers received her testimony and collected evidence necessary for the trial.

On November 12, a jury at Harrow Crown Court delivered a guilty verdict on two counts of sexual assault.

Detective Joshua Dwyer, who led the investigation, praised the victim's determination. According to him, despite the difficult circumstances of the case, the woman found the strength to testify and help bring the accused to justice.

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