Police closed an investigation into the alleged rape of a 5-year-old-girl in the haredi city of Modi’in Illit after reaching the conclusion Sunday that the original complainant, the supervisor of kindergartens in the haredi city, made up the story of the rape.
The Jerusalem Post reports:
[Hat Tip: Burich.]Police closed a child rape investigation in Modi’in Illit that ignited a media storm, after reaching the conclusion that the original complainant gave false testimony, Judea and Samaria district police announced on Sunday.
The complainant, a kindergarten supervisor in the haredi city [who herself claims to be a survivor of child rape], had already recanted her testimony on at least one occasion, casting doubt on whether or not the alleged rape of a 5-year-old local girl took place.
District spokesman Dudi Ashraf said police are weighing the possibility of pursuing criminal charges against the complainant.…