During police interrogation, the rabbi, who was arrested Sunday, reportedly admitted to having sex with the girl but insisted what he had done was not wrong (likely because the Torah considers a 12-year-old girl to be an adult).
Haredi Rabbi Arrested For Prolonged Course Of Rape And Sex Assault Against Minor
Shmarya Rosenberg • FailedMessiah.com
A 53-year-old as-yet-unidentified rabbi from central Israel has been arrested for sexual assault and statutory rape, Arutz Sheva reported.
The abuse took place over an extended time period which began when his victim, a girl who is now 17, was 12-years-old.
The victim complained about the abuse to government social services workers who contacted police.
During police interrogation, the rabbi, who was arrested Sunday, reportedly admitted to having sex with the girl but insisted what he had done was not wrong (likely because the Torah considers a 12-year-old girl to be an adult). His remand was extended today for another two days as the investigation continues.
Update 10-29-2015 – Israeli media is now reporting the rabbi's name is Eliyahu Diblesky (sp) (הרב אליהו דיבלסקי). Here's his photo: