21 February 2013 Last updated at 13:19
Rabbi
Chaim Halpern arrested in sexual abuse probe
Four men have been arrested by police investigating sexual abuse
allegations among the Orthodox Jewish community in north London.
Home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said the BBC understood Rabbi Chaim Halpern,
54, had been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
The rabbi, who runs a synagogue in Golders Green, is also being questioned
on suspicion of perverting justice.
The BBC has learned Rabbi Halpern was one of four men arrested on
Wednesday.
Three men, aged 25, 62 and 64, are also being questioned on suspicion of
perverting the course of justice.
In December, in response to claims that he had acted inappropriately
towards women, Rabbi Halpern issued a statement denying any wrongdoing.
He said: "I proclaim I am innocent of all allegations."
So sad to see that the גוישער newspapers have to be the ones to point it out.
ReplyDeleteIf you had it my way, it would be the front page of the Hamodia!