Dassi Erlich
Nicole Meyer speaks outside the Victorian County Court in Melbourne last Thursday after Malka Leifer's sentencing.Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett
August 31, 2023, 8:54 am
Renewal
'They were completely innocent victims of the predatory behaviour of Mrs Leifer, and it is she and she alone who should feel guilty.'
From left: Nicole Meyer, Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich leave the Victorian County Court last Thursday after Malka Leifer was sentenced to 15 years in jail. Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett
August 31, 2023, 5:00 am
‘Good – but not good enough’
'Her eyes still had that same captivating, evil power that she had when she was abusing me ... There's no part of her that looks like she understands the impact of what she did, or feels bad about it'
By Rebecca Davis
Malka Leifer being led out of the Jerusalem District Court in 2018.
August 24, 2023, 1:15 pm
Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years in prison
Malka Leifer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with a non-parole period of eleven-and-a-half years. With time already served being taken into account, she could be released in 2029.
By Bruce Hill and Gareth Narunsky
Press conference at Glen Eira Town Hall with Dassi Erlich, Elly Sapper, Nicole Meyer, Josh Burns, David Southwich at Ted Baillieu after the announcement in Israel that Malka Leifer is fit to stand trial for extradition to Australia. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 28, 2023, 7:04 pm
‘Her abuse fractured my ability to trust’
These are excerpts from Hadassah (Dassi) Erlich’s victim impact statement, read by her in the County Court of Victoria on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Dassi Erlich, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper depart from a press conference outside of the County Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross
June 28, 2023, 7:00 pm
Malka Leifer ‘stole my body’
'Today I stand as a survivor. Your darkness does not define me. Instead, I choose to focus on the light within myself, the love that surrounds me and the power of my own voice.'
By Peter Kohn
Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File
June 4, 2023, 11:15 am
Police reopen investigation into Adass Israel School board
It follows a protracted drama spanning 15 years after, following a meeting of the then Adass Israel School board, she was spirited to Israel
By AJN STAFF
Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File
April 13, 2023, 7:10 pm
Long road to justice
With sentencing of Malka Leifer imminent, Peter Kohn retraces an epic struggle that tested not only the resolve of three courageous Melbourne women, but relations between Australia and Israel.
By Peter Kohn
April 5, 2023, 8:38 am
Justice
Now, finally, 15 years after she was spirited out of Australia under the cover of night, Leifer has been brought to justice.
Sisters Nicole Meyer (L), Elly Sapper (C) and Dassi Erlich (R) leave the County Court in Melbourne on April 3, 2023, after the trial of former school principal Malka Leifer. (William WEST / AFP)
April 5, 2023, 7:30 am
Solace in ‘collective win’
Nicole Meyer says the inability to secure personal justice alongside her two sisters is something she’ll have to grapple with, but she plans to move forward and be a voice for victims.
By Jacob Magid
Malka Leifer (right) being brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem in 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File
April 5, 2023, 6:45 am
Malka Leifer verdict: the reactions
'This is a mighty vindication for Dassi Erlich, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper in their long, courageous struggle for justice'
By Peter Kohn
From left: Nicole Meyer, Elly Sapper, and Dassi Erlich leave after speaking to media outside the County Court of Victoria on Monday afternoon. Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett
April 5, 2023, 6:30 am
‘Bittersweet’ Leifer verdict
'We hope this trial sheds light on how important it is to believe survivors, no matter the outcome'
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)
April 3, 2023, 4:27 pm
Leifer guilty on 18 charges including rape
The former Adass Israel School principal was on trial for alleged sexual assaults on students Elly Sapper, Dassi Erlich and Nicole Meyer
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, 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
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