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Ex-Principal of Australian Girls School Sentenced to 15 Years for Abuse

bourbiza August 24, 2023 Top Stories Leave a comment 38 Views

The former principal of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish girls’ school in Australia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in jail for sexually abusing two students more than a decade ago.

The sentencing, in a Melbourne court, concluded a yearslong fight for justice for her accusers and a case whose protracted extradition battle strained relations between Australia and Israel and caused an Israeli lawmaker to resign.

In April, a jury found the principal, Malka Leifer, guilty of 18 counts of sexual…

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Bourbiza Mohamed is an award-winning travel journalist who has been writing about her adventures around the world for over a decade. With a passion for exploring new cultures and experiencing different ways of life, Bourbiza Mohamed has traveled to over 107 countries across six continents and has documented her journeys in numerous publications. Bourbiza Mohamed writing is known for its vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, which transport readers to the destinations she writes about. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, from off-the-beaten-path adventures to luxury travel experiences, and she has a particular interest in sustainable tourism and responsible travel. In addition to her writing, Bourbiza Mohamed is also an accomplished photographer, capturing stunning images of the people, landscapes, and wildlife she encounters on her travels. Her photos have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Conde Nast Traveler.