From: http://www.thejc.com
By Simon
Rocker and Marcus Dysch, February 28, 2013
Rabbi
Chaim Halpern and three other Orthodox men in north-west London who were
arrested last week have been bailed by police to return later this month.
Rabbi Halpern,
who heads the Divrei Chaim Synagogue in Golders Green, was questioned in
connection with investigations into alleged sexual assault and perverting the
course of justice.
The
other three were questioned on suspicion of perverting the course of justice
over his arrest.
The four
men were released before Shabbat after being arrested early last Wednesday
morning.
Rabbi
Halpern’s solicitor said that he “categorically denies any allegation of
wrongdoing”.
One of
the men, Gary Ost, has temporarily stepped down from his role as chief
executive of community security group Shomrim while the investigations
continue.
Mr Ost
said he “vehemently denied” the allegations against him and had fully
co-operated with police.
“While
these allegations are being investigated and until my name is completely
cleared, I reluctantly feel it would be inappropriate for me to remain in my
role at this time,” he said
.
Meanwhile,
a Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations source said that a special Beth Din,
set up to investigate complaints about Rabbi Halpern’s marriage counselling
sessions for women, would now be “delayed” following the arrests.
Its three rabbinic judges from abroad had
been due to return to the UK next week to resume their hearing
I'm putting my faith in the Beis Din which is on hold until Benedict's successor is appointed
ReplyDelete