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In this courtroom sketch, Robert Bowers, the suspect in the 2018 synagogue massacre, is on trial in federal court in Pittsburgh. Photo: David Klug/AP
July 4, 2023, 7:18 am
Defence pleads for clemency
The jury convicted Bowers on June 16, after five hours of deliberations, on all of the 63 counts he faced. The same jurors now must decide whether Bowers is eligible for the death penalty.
By TOI STAFF WITH AP
Justice Andrew Strum.
December 12, 2021, 8:00 am
Judge and Jewry
Jewish lawyer Andrew Strum QC is among four barristers to have been appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
By Peter Kohn
A photograph of murdered Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll is placed along with flowers on the fence surrounding her building in Paris on March 28, 2018. Photo: AFP
November 11, 2021, 5:06 pm
Life sentence to murderer of French Holocaust survivor
Yacine Mihoub was convicted of the murder of Mireille Knoll, 85, who was stabbed 11 times and whose body was partly burned.
By Times of Israel
A court sketch of Malka Leifer appearing in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court via video link in January. Image: Courtesy Nine
October 28, 2021, 7:00 am
Leifer’s defence may pursue her fitness to stand trial
Malka Leifer, extradited from Israel to Australia earlier this year, has pleaded not guilty to at least 70 charges relating to child sexual abuse allegedly occurring between 2004 and 2008.
By Peter Kohn
Irmgard Furchner in court on Tuesday. Photo: Christian Charisius/DPA via AP
October 27, 2021, 12:00 pm
Stutthof secretary on trial over 11,000 deaths
By Times of Israel
A court sketch of Malka Leifer. Artist: Paul Tyquin
October 21, 2021, 9:55 am
Leifer’s lawyers consider seeking report on fitness for trial
An online directions hearing in the County Court on Thursday morning has adjourned Leifer’s case until early next year.
By Peter Kohn
A court sketch of Malka Leifer. Artist: Paul Tyquin
September 30, 2021, 7:00 am
Malka Leifer ordered to stand trial
Leifer will appear before a directions hearing in the County Court of Victoria on October 21.
By Peter Kohn
Malka Leifer, as sketched in Melbourne Magistrates' Court. Image: Courtesy Nine
September 23, 2021, 3:50 pm
Leifer pleads not guilty, committed for trial
After a two-week committal hearing, Magistrate Johanna Metcalf ruled, "The evidence is of sufficient weight to commit Leifer for trial."
By Evan Zlatkis
Malka Leifer, as sketched in Melbourne Magistrates' Court. Image: Courtesy Nine
September 23, 2021, 12:00 am
Counsellor ‘feared legal action’
Extradited from Israel earlier this year, Leifer is facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse. She has claimed she is innocent of the charges.
By Peter Kohn
A court sketch of Malka Leifer. Artist: Paul Tyquin
September 15, 2021, 9:59 am
Leifer faces court, allowed to be absent on Yom Kippur
The committal hearing, expected to run until Monday, excused Leifer and Jewish witnesses from attending this Thursday (Yom Kippur).
By Peter Kohn
Malka Leifer.
September 13, 2021, 11:00 am
Malka Leifer committal hearing gets underway
Leifer, who was extradited from Israel to Australia earlier this year, faces 74 charges relating to child sexual abuse allegedly committed between 2004-08, but claims she is innocent.
By AJN STAFF
Malka Leifer, as sketched in Melbourne Magistrates' Court. Image: Courtesy Nine
August 12, 2021, 10:00 am
Media suppression order in Leifer case granted
A five-day committal hearing to weigh evidence for a trial has been set to begin on September 13.
By Peter Kohn
A court sketch of Malka Leifer appearing in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court via video link in January. Image: Courtesy Nine
August 5, 2021, 9:00 am
Leifer asks to be physically absent from court
Extradited from Israel earlier this year, Malka Leifer, 54, faces 74 charges relating to child sexual abuse at the Adass Israel school between 2004-08.
By Peter Kohn
Malka Leifer, as sketched in Melbourne Magistrates' Court. Image: Courtesy Nine
April 15, 2021, 12:00 am
Malka Leifer back in court
At an April 9 committal mention, the Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard 10 witnesses would be called to test evidence against Leifer.
By Peter Kohn
FILE - This Feb. 27, 2018 file photo, Australian Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem. Leifer is wanted in Australia for 74 charges of sexual assault and the country's request for her extradition has been delayed for years. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
From the WebApril 11, 2021, 5:57 pm
Leifer to face pre-trial hearing in September
Alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer will remain in custody ahead of her pre-trial hearing in September after appearing in Melbourne Magistrates' Court via video link on Friday
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