Israeli police have allegedly made some progress in the investigation of
the alleged rape of a 5-year-old girl two weeks ago in the haredi city
of Modi’in Illit after days of stonewalling by haredim
who refused to answer any questions or help police in any way.
Police Make Incrimental Progress On Alleged Rape Of 5-Year-Old Haredi Girl, But Haredi Wall Of Silence Remains
Shmarya Rosenberg • FailedMessiah.com
Israeli police have allegedly made some progress in the investigation of the alleged rape of a 5-year-old girl two weeks ago in the haredi city of Modi’in Illit, Ynet reports, after days of stonewalling by haredim who refused to answer any questions or help police in any way.
Police found a teacher in the city who has detailed information on the incident including the names of the both the victim and the rapist. But the woman refuses to cooperate with police, claiming that she took a vow not to reveal what she knows about the rape.
Police are trying to break the woman, and have found rabbis to tell her that she should give the details she has to police. But so far she has still refused to do so.
She and several other residents of Modi’in Illit are being questioned under caution.
Police originally checked a hospital and a private haredi medical institution where the girl allegedly was taken after the rape. They were originally met with a wall of silence but that wall has reportedly begun to crack.
It is believed that the family of the victim has remained silent and encouraged other haredim to do so as well because it is difficult for a rape victim to in the haredi community to find a husband.
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[Hat Tip: Jonny.]