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Former Australian principal sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing students

FILE - Israeli-born Australian Malka Leifer, right, is brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem on Feb. 27, 2018. Leifer, a former principal of an Australian Jewish school, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, to 15 years in prison after she was convicted of sexually abusing two students. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
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Overview

  • Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing two sisters at a Jewish school in Australia.
  • Leifer fled to Israel in 2008 but was extradited back to Australia in 2021 to face charges.
  • She was found guilty on 18 out of 27 counts of sexual abuse against the sisters.
  • Leifer showed no remorse and must serve at least 11 years before being eligible for parole.
  • The most serious convictions were for six counts of rape, each carrying a potential 25 year sentence.